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Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

When
1509
Where
Church of the Observant Friars outside Greenwich Palace
Episodes
1

Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon on 11 June 1509 in a private ceremony at the church of the Observant Friars outside Greenwich Palace, shortly after his accession to the throne.

Episodes

  1. 11 June 1509 · Church of the Observant Friars outside Greenwich PalaceMarriage Ceremony

    Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon were married in a private ceremony at the church of the Observant Friars outside Greenwich Palace.

Background and detail

Background. Catherine of Aragon, daughter of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, had previously been married to Henry's elder brother Arthur, Prince of Wales. After Arthur's death, she spent years in diplomatic limbo, serving as the Spanish ambassador to England in 1507 before marrying Henry upon his accession.

The Marriage Ceremony. The wedding took place on 11 June 1509, seven years after Prince Arthur's death. It was a private ceremony held in the church of the Observant Friars outside Greenwich Palace, where Henry and Catherine were united shortly after Henry became King.

People involved

Sources

  1. Catherine of Aragon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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