Absolutely. After all of those terrible years of Catherine’s widowhood when her dad and Henry VII played diplomatic ping pong with her life and that of her poor ladies, Henry playing hot and cold in their relationship before his father died, her enforced poverty and poor health, she must’ve thought that hard times had finally come to an end when she eventually married Henry and was crowned his queen. What a shock it must’ve been to her to discover that, unlike her father and Henry VII who’d both been committed and faithful husbands, her husband was anything but faithful and committed to her. His becoming the king seemed to unleash his narcissism and sociopathy that he’d kept hidden and/or in check while his father and grandmother Margaret Beaufort were still alive when he was finally on his own. That poor woman suffered more from the hands of the men around her than just about any queen or commoner at the time. My heart aches for her.
Catherine of Aragon endured so much throughout her life. From being a devoted wife to Henry VIII to being cast aside in his pursuit of an heir, her strength and faith were tested time and time again. She truly faced many hardships. Thanks Theresa
Catherine’s story is heartbreaking, especially when you consider the high hopes she must’ve had after her marriage to Henry. Her strength in facing the endless betrayals from the men in her life is truly inspiring, yet tragic. She deserved so much better.
It’s sad but true-Henry’s treatment of the women in the queen’s household was incredibly exploitative. He used his position to get what he wanted, with little care for the consequences.
@@HistoryRoadshow I would assume it was also a way to prove his dominance and complete authority since some of these women were the wives, daughters and sisters of men in his own household or council. Either party had very little choice in the matter. Maybe I’m reading too much into this, might have been just plain ol’lust.
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The rules of the court had to provide a way for noble women to save their honor, especially if they were connected to the king. This was usually done by arranging good marriages like Besse Blunt. I wonder if this was the beginning of the end for Buckingham? Thank you for the video!
That’s a great observation! Noblewomen, especially those involved with the king, often had their honour ‘saved’ through strategic marriages, like in the case of Bessie Blount. As for Buckingham, his downfall was certainly tied to power struggles, but these royal connections likely didn’t help him maintain his footing at court. Thanks Liam
Both Bathsheba and Anne found themselves in positions where they couldn’t refuse the king’s advances, highlighting the imbalance of power that women faced in history. Whether in biblical times or Tudor England, when the king called, there was little choice but to comply.
Henry VIII’s treatment of women was certainly cruel and manipulative. He viewed many of them as objects to be used for his own desires, with little regard for the emotional or political damage he left behind. It’s heartbreaking to think about how many lives he affected. Thanks Trish
This is so interesting The Spanish Princess season 2 is a big guilty pleasure for me - there’s a character Anne Hastings (stafford’s sister) who is rumored to have an affair with King Henry the VIII and shows what a toll it was taking on Catherine. Maggie Pole created the rumor that Anne was actually having an affair with William Compton and now that I see this I find it really fascinating! Haha thanks for the fun video !
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! It’s great to hear that the video added some new perspective for you. The connections between these characters really do make for a captivating story!
Absolutely, history shows time and again that being a lady, especially in positions of power or influence, came with incredible challenges. The pressures, lack of autonomy, and constant scrutiny made life anything but easy.
I loved it Henry was a big flirtatious man for women as he loved hi wife. Catherine but he also loved so many other lovey women. He mad his won chose that hurt otheir people and ended their. Lives like he did with six of his wife's but he wanted something. He went and got it a woman's life back then had little chose. So what fate held before them they hade to follow it. Can't what for your next video I love all of them.
Thank you for your comment! Henry VIII was indeed a complicated figure-he could be both loving and ruthless at the same time. While he cared for Catherine, his pursuit of other women often led to tragedy. Women in his court had little choice in their fates, as their lives were shaped by his desires and the politics of the time.
Hello i studied tudor history for 6 years and I or the people I studied with found no evidence of Henry's affair with miss Stafford alot of evidence points to yes he liked women but was shy in the bedroom department. Im not saying the affair never happened as it was 15 odd years ago when I studied so maybe more papers have been found
It’s fascinating how different perspectives on Tudor history emerge based on what evidence is available. Whether or not Henry’s affair with Anne Stafford really happened, it’s always exciting to see how new discoveries might change our understanding.
@@HistoryRoadshow yes I agree I love tudor history and never get bored with it I really enjoyed your video you give alot of history and information in a short time
Boy she played a very dangerous game at that time.. knowing full well that her family was the opposing family for the power of the thrown and in the end her own Brother pushed too hard and one can see what happened to him.. She is very fortunate she just ended up in a nunery for a bit..
Anne Stafford was definitely playing with fire. Being involved with Henry VIII while her family was already politically charged was a dangerous move. Her brother’s fate showed just how high the stakes were, and she was indeed fortunate to only spend time in a nunnery rather than facing harsher consequences.
Wonder what margret Beauford ( sorry bad spelling) Would thought of henrys behaviour, plus him breaking with rome , Feel she would of put foot down and stopped it, Though do wonder if England still be Catholic if wasn't for him.
Margaret was a force to be reckoned with, and her strong faith might indeed have kept Henry from breaking with Rome. The whole country’s history could have been different!
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Poor Catherine of Aragon! She had a life of hell.
Absolutely. After all of those terrible years of Catherine’s widowhood when her dad and Henry VII played diplomatic ping pong with her life and that of her poor ladies, Henry playing hot and cold in their relationship before his father died, her enforced poverty and poor health, she must’ve thought that hard times had finally come to an end when she eventually married Henry and was crowned his queen. What a shock it must’ve been to her to discover that, unlike her father and Henry VII who’d both been committed and faithful husbands, her husband was anything but faithful and committed to her. His becoming the king seemed to unleash his narcissism and sociopathy that he’d kept hidden and/or in check while his father and grandmother Margaret Beaufort were still alive when he was finally on his own. That poor woman suffered more from the hands of the men around her than just about any queen or commoner at the time. My heart aches for her.
Catherine of Aragon endured so much throughout her life. From being a devoted wife to Henry VIII to being cast aside in his pursuit of an heir, her strength and faith were tested time and time again. She truly faced many hardships. Thanks Theresa
Catherine’s story is heartbreaking, especially when you consider the high hopes she must’ve had after her marriage to Henry. Her strength in facing the endless betrayals from the men in her life is truly inspiring, yet tragic. She deserved so much better.
That's arranged marriages for you
Unfortunately yes 🙄 and her sister Johanna even worse..
The queen’ s household was really used as Henry’s personal harem.
It’s sad but true-Henry’s treatment of the women in the queen’s household was incredibly exploitative. He used his position to get what he wanted, with little care for the consequences.
@@HistoryRoadshow I would assume it was also a way to prove his dominance and complete authority since some of these women were the wives, daughters and sisters of men in his own household or council. Either party had very little choice in the matter. Maybe I’m reading too much into this, might have been just plain ol’lust.
Henry was well liked in his early reign, so yes, I think it's more lust on this occasion!
Henry lived life to the fullest
He was a full grown asshole.@@donomar8517
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Many portray the woman as ok with the affair but you couldn't really refuse the King for fear of ruination.
You're absolutely right. The power dynamics of that era made it nearly impossible for her to refuse the King's advances.
@@marilynthomas8036 it was definitely King Henry's rules.
@@Stumpybear7640 women had little choices back then. If anyone refused him he could take their titles, money, and lands.
Correct, their only hopes were to keep interest up for a long period and give them male children. Even if they could not aspire to the throne
The rules of the court had to provide a way for noble women to save their honor, especially if they were connected to the king. This was usually done by arranging good marriages like Besse Blunt. I wonder if this was the beginning of the end for Buckingham? Thank you for the video!
That’s a great observation! Noblewomen, especially those involved with the king, often had their honour ‘saved’ through strategic marriages, like in the case of Bessie Blount. As for Buckingham, his downfall was certainly tied to power struggles, but these royal connections likely didn’t help him maintain his footing at court. Thanks Liam
Bathsheba and Ann both had to go when the king called for them 😢😢😢
Great video!
Both Bathsheba and Anne found themselves in positions where they couldn’t refuse the king’s advances, highlighting the imbalance of power that women faced in history. Whether in biblical times or Tudor England, when the king called, there was little choice but to comply.
That picture reminds me of the current Princess Anne - big surprise there.
It’s fascinating to see how these royal traits seem to echo through the generations!
Another favorite of mine; great episode.
Thank you Mary Ann
He truly was horrible to all women. They were nothing more than objects to be used and thrown away when he was finished with them.
Henry VIII’s treatment of women was certainly cruel and manipulative. He viewed many of them as objects to be used for his own desires, with little regard for the emotional or political damage he left behind. It’s heartbreaking to think about how many lives he affected. Thanks Trish
@@HistoryRoadshow he was especially cruel to his daughters.
@@trishphillips-johnson2500 that is not just kings or just in the 1500s sadly
Henry was under tremendous pressure to provide an heir to his dynasty. The Tudors were very new to the monarchy and had a tenuous hold on the crown.
He was like old Joe Kennedy
This is so interesting
The Spanish Princess season 2 is a big guilty pleasure for me - there’s a character Anne Hastings (stafford’s sister) who is rumored to have an affair with King Henry the VIII and shows what a toll it was taking on Catherine. Maggie Pole created the rumor that Anne was actually having an affair with William Compton and now that I see this I find it really fascinating! Haha thanks for the fun video !
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! It’s great to hear that the video added some new perspective for you. The connections between these characters really do make for a captivating story!
It's not easy being a lady.
Absolutely, history shows time and again that being a lady, especially in positions of power or influence, came with incredible challenges. The pressures, lack of autonomy, and constant scrutiny made life anything but easy.
8 children? She was lucky to reach age 61 and not die of childbed fever.
It’s remarkable how she managed to survive so many childbirths in an era with such high risks. Definitely worth noting!
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I loved it Henry was a big flirtatious man for women as he loved hi wife. Catherine but he also loved so many other lovey women. He mad his won chose that hurt otheir people and ended their. Lives like he did with six of his wife's but he wanted something. He went and got it a woman's life back then had little chose. So what fate held before them they hade to follow it. Can't what for your next video I love all of them.
Thank you for your comment! Henry VIII was indeed a complicated figure-he could be both loving and ruthless at the same time. While he cared for Catherine, his pursuit of other women often led to tragedy. Women in his court had little choice in their fates, as their lives were shaped by his desires and the politics of the time.
Hello i studied tudor history for 6 years and I or the people I studied with found no evidence of Henry's affair with miss Stafford alot of evidence points to yes he liked women but was shy in the bedroom department. Im not saying the affair never happened as it was 15 odd years ago when I studied so maybe more papers have been found
It’s fascinating how different perspectives on Tudor history emerge based on what evidence is available. Whether or not Henry’s affair with Anne Stafford really happened, it’s always exciting to see how new discoveries might change our understanding.
@@HistoryRoadshow yes I agree I love tudor history and never get bored with it I really enjoyed your video you give alot of history and information in a short time
Boy she played a very dangerous game at that time.. knowing full well that her family was the opposing family for the power of the thrown and in the end her own Brother pushed too hard and one can see what happened to him.. She is very fortunate she just ended up in a nunery for a bit..
Anne Stafford was definitely playing with fire. Being involved with Henry VIII while her family was already politically charged was a dangerous move. Her brother’s fate showed just how high the stakes were, and she was indeed fortunate to only spend time in a nunnery rather than facing harsher consequences.
I don’t think Anne had a choice no matter what her brother thought…
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Wonder what margret Beauford ( sorry bad spelling)
Would thought of henrys behaviour, plus him breaking with rome ,
Feel she would of put foot down and stopped it,
Though do wonder if England still be Catholic if wasn't for him.
Margaret was a force to be reckoned with, and her strong faith might indeed have kept Henry from breaking with Rome. The whole country’s history could have been different!
Love the videos grate content..way to short to fully enjoy.I won’t be subscribing only because the length of your videos are way to short to bother.
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I would think she would be grateful someone else had to share his bed.
You make an interesting point-perhaps Anne felt a bit of relief watching Henry’s attention shift elsewhere!