henry viii

[doctorwiz123]

What is the name of henry viii first wife.

[carolegif]

His first wife was Catherine of Aragon.

carolegif

[juliacornwal]

She was originally betrothed to his elder brother who died - which neatly gave Henry an excuse to divorce her when he didn't want her anymore, saying that legally, religiously and any other way he could think of to tie up the loose ends neatly, he had 'offended' in marrying her in the first place!

[auntiebertie]

Read 'The constant Princess' by Philippa Gregory for the love story between Catherine and Arthur [Henry's elder brother]. good book!