The Tudors in their own words - Catherine Parr to Henry VIII

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

English - December 11, 2022 23:15 - 54 seconds - 854 KB - ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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Today's "The Tudors in their own words" quote is from Catherine Parr, sixth wife of King Henry VIII, from a letter she wrote to the king while he was campaigning in France and she was serving as regent in England.

Historian and author Claire Ridgway shares Catherine Parr's words.

You can read the full letter online at https://englishhistory.net/tudor/letter/letter-of-katharine-parr-king-henry-viii-july-1544/