The lost heirs of Henry VIII

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The lost heirs of Henry VIII The first of Henry VIII's six wives, Katherine of Aragon was married to the infamous Tudor monarch for almost 24 years. But while she bore the king a daughter – the future Mary I – their relationship was marked by multiple miscarriages and stillbirths. Here, historical author Alison Weir examines Katherine's many pregnancies...  Read more >

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