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Catherine of Aragon at the Heart of Scandal

Author
Claire Ridgway
Published
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Episode Link
https://tudorhistory.podbean.com/e/catherine-of-aragon-at-the-heart-of-scandal/

When we think of Catherine of Aragon, we think of a pious and dignified queen—but did you know that, before she even married Henry VIII, she was at the centre of a royal scandal?


- Her confessor, Fray Diego Fernández, became more than just her spiritual advisor.

- His influence over her raised eyebrows, sparked gossip, and even angered kings.

- Was Catherine blindly loyal, or was there more to their relationship than meets the eye?


This is a fascinating and rarely told chapter in Catherine’s life—one that shaped her future in the treacherous world of Tudor politics.


Listen now to uncover the full story!


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