An Evening with Katherine of Aragon

Born into one of Europe’s most powerful royal families, Katherine of Aragon was destined for greatness. Arriving in England as a young princess to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales, her future seemed secure – until his sudden death left her a widow in a foreign land.
Fate took another dramatic turn when the young Henry VIII ascended the throne. Their marriage began as one of the great royal love stories of the Tudor age, but years of heartbreak followed as Katherine endured the loss of several children. Although their daughter would one day reign as Queen Mary I, Henry’s desperate desire for a male heir would ultimately change the course of English history. After more than twenty years of marriage, he set Katherine aside in order to marry Anne Boleyn, triggering England’s break with Rome and the birth of the English Reformation.
This engaging historical talk explores the life of a remarkable queen whose courage, dignity and unwavering faith carried her through triumph, tragedy and betrayal. Discover the woman behind the crown and the lasting legacy of the first of Henry VIII’s six wives.
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