In this video, we explore the true appearance of Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII, and the often inaccurate portrayals of her in movies and TV shows. Learn about her fair complexion, red-gold hair, and blue eyes,...

Henry VIII's pursuit of an annulment from Catherine of Aragon led to a dramatic conflict that ultimately resulted in England's break from the Catholic Church. Catherine remained resolute in her stance as the legitimate Queen of...

Catherine of Aragon remained deeply committed to education, not only mastering English but also advocating for her daughter Mary's learning and supporting academic institutions. Her influence made it fashionable to educate daughters....

At first, Catherine and Henry VIII enjoyed a happy and affectionate marriage, and Catherine quickly became pregnant. However, a series of difficult miscarriages and stillbirths overshadowed their early years together. Despite these...

After the death of Prince Arthur, Catherine of Aragon’s parents quickly proposed her marriage to his younger brother, Henry, to maintain the alliance between Spain and England. Although the engagement faced political and financial...

In 1486, Henry VII of England proposed a marriage alliance between his son, Prince Arthur, and the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon to strengthen ties between England and Spain and against France. After years of negotiations, the...

Catherine of Aragon endured a lifetime of challenges, maintaining her dignity and strength as a Spanish infanta and Queen of England. Despite her rejection by Henry VIII, she continued to act as a true queen, leading in battle,...

In her final year, Catherine of Aragon continued to assert her rightful place, urging the Pope to publicly excommunicate Henry VIII. Growing ill towards the end of 1535, she died on January 7, 1536, isolated from both her husband and...

Catherine of Aragon, known as Catarina de Aragon in her native Spain, is often remembered as a devout Catholic and the rejected queen of Henry VIII. However, her life and personality are much more interesting and impressive. Her...

National Archives: Dr Daniel Gosling introduces E30/1458 and KB27/1073, documents related to the fall of Cardinal Wolsey. Other documents shown from The National Archives: E344/22 f21 Henry VIII illuminated initial Valor Ecclesiasticus...

Catherine of Aragon is somewhat of a forgotten figure in the Tudor-sphere. She is often passed over in the drama shows, and thought of as plain or even boring. But she was an incredibly interesting figure in European history. We also...