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The Tudors

I just realised how good looking Jonathon Rhys Meyers is? Gosh, i just love his chiseled face and beautiful eyes. Anyway, so i chanced upon this new series loosely based on THE Henry VIII, second king of the Tudor Dynasty. You guys should watch it if you are as besotted with him and as fascinated with anything royal as i am. hehe....

So i went to find out a bit more about the rather infamous king on wiki and here's some trivia about his eventful life ( i bet, with so many women around him?!)
  • Technically, Henry was only married twice. Four of his marriages were annulled which means they never took place.
  • His court jester was named Will Somers.
  • The only surviving piece of clothing worn by Henry VIII is a cap of maintenance, awarded to the Mayor of Waterford, along with a bearing sword, in 1536. It currently resides in the Waterford Museum of Treasures.
  • Henry VIII was the first member of the English Royal Family to wear silk stockings.

Comments

Anonymous said…
wow, you must be really bored there huh! haha

jas
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 11:57:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I have plenty of time here...

~joop~
Thursday, April 12, 2007 3:13:00 AM
Anonymous said…
pity i can't spend it with you.
pay for my plane tic, and i can accompany you there! =D

Jas
Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:04:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Now then u realise how handsome he is? I noticed him in MI3 - Steph
Friday, April 13, 2007 7:36:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Jas, get on a carg ship. it takes about 1-2 mths to sail here. way more affordable. ha!!

Sis - i knew he is a good-looker. Just that i didn't realised he starred in a new show and looked so darn good in it!!! Never thot Henry VII could be so handsome!! (gushing again) Those piercing eyes my god!
Friday, April 13, 2007 7:51:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Always loved a man wif great eyes.. as they say, eyes r the windows to the soul - Steph
Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:04:00 AM
Anonymous said…
okie, i shall wait to examine HIS eyes.... see if they fit your criterion of beautiful eyes. btw, you can download the tudors on ares. the software is installed on your pc already, so all you've gotta do is search for it. 3 episodes so far.
~joop~
Sunday, April 15, 2007 9:47:00 PM
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