Tudor Princes and Princesses (Hardback)

This was such a refreshing take on a well-trodden era of English history. Tudor Princes and Princesses offers a fascinating window into the childhoods of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York’s children — those often overshadowed by their later roles in Tudor politics and religious upheaval.

Aimee Fleming brings real care and detail to this lesser-explored chapter of the Tudor story. Rather than focusing solely on the most famous names (like Henry VIII and Margaret), she gives thoughtful attention to all the siblings, including those who died young or whose stories were less politically prominent. I really appreciated the insight into their daily routines, educational expectations, sibling dynamics, and the lingering shadow of the Wars of the Roses over their formative years.

This book does a great job of bridging political history with personal biography, making it accessible and compelling for both casual Tudor readers and seasoned enthusiasts. I especially enjoyed how Fleming connected childhood experiences to the traits these figures would later exhibit as adults — it made their history feel more complete and human.

NetGalley, Chelsea Dugan

The perfect read for any Tudor and history reader.

NetGalley, Georgi Lvs Books

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

A fascinating look at the childhoods of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, and their children. Three of whom would grow up to shape Europe and the Modern world.

NetGalley, Caroline Palmer

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The book recounts the events of the childhood of the children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Hardly anything is left out. For example, it talks about upbringing and education under difficult conditions. At the end, in the conclusion, the development of the children is once again beautifully described.
I really enjoyed the book. It is very informative. Sometimes you can't process everything so quickly, but the beautiful writing style makes it possible to read the text easily and quickly.
The book is well worth reading.
It's perfect for people who are very interested in British history!

NetGalley, Maria Müller

Tudor Princes and Princesses is an interesting and informative book. Aimee Fleming looks at the lives of the children of Henry vii and Elizabeth of York, discussing their childhoods, education, relationship with their parents and subsequent roles in political alliances. She shows how their upbringing and relationship with each other and wider family members influenced their actions and beliefs, and, as such, those of their children and grandchildren who would be so important and influential in the future of England and Scotland.
Aimee’s book will be a welcome addition to my Tudor history collection.

NetGalley, Nicola Hall

An intriguing and informative look at the children of the Royal Tudor household. Well-written, descriptive and well-paced.

NetGalley, Maggie Palner

Tudor Princes and Princesses is a brilliantly researched and well fleshed out narrative of one of the most exciting and tumultuous eras of British History. While focusing primarily on the famous royal figures, many of the supporting 'characters' are also explored. The inclusion of people not always spoken about in great detail was a welcome appearance. This history is brought to life through the people who made it. Well written and nuanced, this is the perfect book for people who want an inside look into the primary figures of Tudor England.

NetGalley, Bea Kenny

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I read this book on my travels and it was a great companion on train journeys and in coffee shops where I always looked forward to bringing out my kindle to read a chapter or two.

Many will know of the more famous children of Henry VII (Henry VIII I’m looking at you), but when it comes to naming his siblings and other children of the union of the House of York and Lancaster, Henry VIII tends to take centre stage. I really enjoyed getting to know the lives of the Tudors through the chapters and found it to be a really well written and enjoyable story from the start.

It was an easy book for me to consume as I both love the Tudors and learning more about this era so it delivered on all fronts. An easy 5/5.

NetGalley, Nicola Wilton

Tudor Princes and Princesses is a detailed non-fiction account of the early lives of the children of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York.

Having grown up obsessed with Tudor England and still having a strong interest in that period of history into adulthood, I gravitate towards this brand of historical non-fiction. It is evident that the author is very knowledgeable and conducted a lot of research when writing this book. I learned a lot.

NetGalley, Liberty Dean

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Quick read…very fun to deep dive into the world of the Tudors and learn about their princes and princesses. Learned some new information. Will definitely purchase when it releases.

NetGalley, Amber Ward