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The Six Wives of Henry the VIII, Part Two
Content Warning: This episode contains strong language and discussions of sexual abuse. Listener Discretion is advised.
If you or someone you know is experiencing or is a survivor of abuse, help is available. Contact the Sexual Abuse Hotline, RAINN, either at 800-656-HOPE or visit their website, https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/ for resources available in your area.
We covered the first three wives of Henry the VIII in our previous episode, but what do you know about Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr? Was Anna really ugly? Did Katherine H. actually seduce all those men? And exactly how cool is Henry's last wife?
Join Trini and Monica as they learn about the incredible successes and unbelievable tragedies surrounding the final three wives of Henry the VIII.
Sources:
Anne of Cleves. (2026, January 17). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Cleves
Borman, T. (n.d.). Anne of Cleves, The Great Survivor. Retrieved January 25, 2026, from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/anne-of-cleves/
Borman, T. (n.d.). Catherine Howard. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/catherine-howard/
Borman, T. (n.d.). Katherine Parr: Scholar, Stepmother, Survivor. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/katherine-parr/
Borman, T. (2021, January 6). Was Anne of Cleves Henry VIII's Most Successful Queen? HistoryExtra. Retrieved January 25, 2026, from https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/anne-of-cleves-henry-viii-successful-queen-fourth-wife-tracy-borman/ ved-anne-of-cl
Larson, R. L. (2016, July 10). The Letter that Saved Anne of Cleves' Life. Retrieved January 25, 2026, from https://tudorsdynasty.com/letter-saved-anne-of-cleves-life/
Mason, E. (2020, July 20). 11 Facts about Catherine Howards, fifth wife of Henry VIII. HistoryExtra. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/catherine-howard-facts-life-death-marriage-henry-viii-execution-ghost/
Sudeley Castle and Gardens (n.d.). 5 Fascinating Facts About the Queen Who Survived. Sudeley Castle. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/news/5-fascinating-facts-about-the-queen-who-survived
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/catherine-howard/
Weir, A. (2000). The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Grove Press.
If you're interested in learning more about each queen and the history of the palaces in the UK, consider checking out The Royal Historical Palaces podcast.
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By Monica Day and Trini PolicaroContent Warning: This episode contains strong language and discussions of sexual abuse. Listener Discretion is advised.
If you or someone you know is experiencing or is a survivor of abuse, help is available. Contact the Sexual Abuse Hotline, RAINN, either at 800-656-HOPE or visit their website, https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/ for resources available in your area.
We covered the first three wives of Henry the VIII in our previous episode, but what do you know about Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr? Was Anna really ugly? Did Katherine H. actually seduce all those men? And exactly how cool is Henry's last wife?
Join Trini and Monica as they learn about the incredible successes and unbelievable tragedies surrounding the final three wives of Henry the VIII.
Sources:
Anne of Cleves. (2026, January 17). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Cleves
Borman, T. (n.d.). Anne of Cleves, The Great Survivor. Retrieved January 25, 2026, from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/anne-of-cleves/
Borman, T. (n.d.). Catherine Howard. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/catherine-howard/
Borman, T. (n.d.). Katherine Parr: Scholar, Stepmother, Survivor. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/katherine-parr/
Borman, T. (2021, January 6). Was Anne of Cleves Henry VIII's Most Successful Queen? HistoryExtra. Retrieved January 25, 2026, from https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/anne-of-cleves-henry-viii-successful-queen-fourth-wife-tracy-borman/ ved-anne-of-cl
Larson, R. L. (2016, July 10). The Letter that Saved Anne of Cleves' Life. Retrieved January 25, 2026, from https://tudorsdynasty.com/letter-saved-anne-of-cleves-life/
Mason, E. (2020, July 20). 11 Facts about Catherine Howards, fifth wife of Henry VIII. HistoryExtra. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/catherine-howard-facts-life-death-marriage-henry-viii-execution-ghost/
Sudeley Castle and Gardens (n.d.). 5 Fascinating Facts About the Queen Who Survived. Sudeley Castle. Retrieved January 26, 2026, from https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/news/5-fascinating-facts-about-the-queen-who-survived
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/catherine-howard/
Weir, A. (2000). The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Grove Press.
If you're interested in learning more about each queen and the history of the palaces in the UK, consider checking out The Royal Historical Palaces podcast.