Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr
- When
- 1543
- Where
- Hampton Court Palace
- Episodes
- 1
Henry VIII married Catherine Parr on 12 July 1543 at Hampton Court Palace. This union made her the final Tudor queen consort. She later influenced the Third Succession Act and served as regent during Henry's 1544 campaign.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Catherine Parr established herself in Princess Mary's household by February 1543, where she caught the King's attention. She was the final queen consort of the House of Tudor and outlived Henry by a year and eight months.
The Marriage. The couple married on 12 July 1543 at Hampton Court Palace. This event marked the beginning of Catherine's role as Queen of England and Ireland, a position she held until Henry's death in January 1547.
Political Impact. Catherine was influential in the passing of the Third Succession Act in 1543, which restored Henry's daughters Mary and Elizabeth to the line of succession. She also helped reconcile Henry with his daughters from previous marriages.
People involved
- Henry VIII · King of England
- Catherine Parr · Queen Consort
Sources
- Catherine Parr Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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