One of the primary objectives of Catalina’s upbringing was to secure Spain’s alliance with England, an emerging European power. At just three years old, Catalina was betrothed to Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of King Henry VII of England. This alliance was highly strategic: it strengthened ties between Spain and England against France

Catalina of Aragon, better known to history as Catherine of Aragon, remains one of the most remarkable and influential royal women of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. As a Spanish princess who became Queen of England, her life was intertwined with the political, religious, and dynastic upheavals that shaped early modern Europe. From her roya

For centuries, Mary Boleyn was remembered primarily as “the king’s mistress” and as Anne Boleyn’s overshadowed sister. Literature and popular culture have often portrayed her as a tragic figure—beautiful, talented, but unlucky. Recent scholarship seeks to re-evaluate Mary, acknowledging her agency, intelligence, and survival skills in

Mary and Anne Boleyn’s relationship is shrouded in mystery and speculation. Anne’s rise to queen and subsequent downfall overshadowed Mary’s quieter but equally complex life. Some historians suggest rivalry, especially since Mary was previously Henry VIII’s mistress before Anne caught the king’s eye. Others propose that the sisters mai