British Museum successfully raises millions to save Henry VIII marriage artefact

The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to save this pendant, which is linked to Henry VIII's marriage to his first wife, Katherine of Aragon - (British Museum)

The British Museum has successfully concluded a four-month fundraising campaign, securing £3.5m to acquire a rare gold pendant with significant ties to Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon.

The artefact, known as the Tudor Heart, was discovered by a metal detectorist in 2019 and is considered crucial due to the scarcity of items directly linked to the royal couple’s marriage.