Read part four here. The fact that Catherine and Henry had no son would haunt Catherine in the years to come. The birth of Henry Fitzroy made Henry realise that he could have a son with another woman. In 1520, Catherine’s nephew Charles visited England. He had just been elected as Holy Roman Emperor, and [read more]
Imperial Consort Yu Ji was one of the wives of King Wei of Qi during the Warring States Period. When King Wei of Qi began to neglect state affairs, Imperial Consort Yu Ji of Qi began to advise him in politics.[1] However, she created an enemy and was unjustly accused of having an illicit affair.[2] Yet, Imperial [read more]
Read part three here. The following years were difficult for Catherine. Prince Henry formally renounced his betrothal to her, but it is unclear how much she knew about that. She was certainly aware that no wedding was being planned. Her household was disbanded in 1505, and she was moved from Durham House to a corner [read more]
Princess Wen Jiang (also known as Princess Jiang Shi) was known as one of China’s most debased princesses.[1] She has often been depicted as “lascivious and reckless.”[2] Her incestuous affair with her brother, Duke Xiang of Qi, was said to have caused “disorder, which led to misfortune and disaster.”[3] Yet, Princess Wen Jiang was said to [read more]
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Read part two here. On 14 November 1501, Catherine and Arthur finally married in person at St Paul’s Cathedral. She chose to marry in white. She wore a long white satin skirt over a farthingale (which created a hoop shape), pleated in folds. Her face was covered with a white veil with gold edges and [read more]
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