The Queen Who Survived Henry VIII | The Six Queens of Henry VIII | Channel 5 

Did you know how Henry VIII died?

It all started with the 44 minute documentary on King Henry and Anne Boleyn. And now I know the entire history of all of King Henry VIII's wives and am no closer to being done with my assignment that is completely unrelated to this.

HE had been betrayed so many times? I take issue with how very sympathetic this is to a man who was, over and over again, cruel and even murderous towards the unfortunate women who had to marry him.

Catherine Parr is usually shown as the "only wife" of Henry VIII to survive but actually Anne of Cleves faired much better. After her annulment from Henry Anne negotiated staying in England as his sister, was made rich and had freedom she never dreamed of growing up in a puritanical Protestant court. While Katherine Parr died from childbirth just a few years after Henry's death, Anne lived many happy years until she died of old age at the beginning of Elizabeth I reign.

I always find it funny how Kateryn Parr is always referred to as the one who survived when Anna of Kleve outlived her by a lot 😂

He had been betrayed so many times? B.S! He betray all of wives and his kids.

She knew to keep her mouth shut and how to avoid updating Henrys ego . She was smart acting like he "knew best". I'm betting she was relieved when he croaked. Imagine being such a disgusting narcicist.

i'm a survivor, catherine parr

So are we really blaming her for having an opinion. This man was clearly a narcissist psychopath who wanted to own the woman around him

I used to live in Catherine Parrs cottage where the laundry was done in those days. It was haunted so got out as soon as a could. A lot of evil energy in that house.

Actually, Anne of Cleves lived even longer

Poor Catherine . It makes me wonder what would have happened if she did refuse the king ?

I think Katherine Part had the experience and maturity of Katharine of Aragon, the intelligence and spirit of Anne Boleyn but the common sense of Anne of Clever and the observation tactics of Jane Seymour. Her debated with the King were her slipping into Anne Boleyn territory, and she used her intelligence to get out of it and become a Jane Seymour type wife.

Interesting. This documentary skips a rather well known story that Gardiner persuaded Henry to issue a warrant for the arrest of the Queen. However, it was dropped (by design or accident), and a loyal supporter of Catherine’s gave it to her. She was very distressed, and Henry heard her, went to her and comforted her. The next day Catherine and he had the chat, in which he tests her. After they made up Gardiner arrived to arrest the Queen, but was hunted away by Henry calling him a knave. (Mind you I have always wondered why Gardiner tried to go thru with the arrest when the warrant had been lost, and he saw Henry being friendly with the Queen). There is some speculation, that Henry engineered the whole incident to teach Catherine a lesson.

Remember that I was a writer I wrote books and psalms and meditations Fought for female education So all my women could independently Study scripture I even got a woman to paint my picture Why can't I tell that story? 'Cause in history I'm fixed as one of six And without him I disappear We all disappear

She never needed his love but married him because that is what she was expected to do. She was a very clever woman.

Cool little mini " documentary " & I absolutely loved it! Thank you for posting!

Bishop Gardiner was bad news . He lasted too long .He nearly had Elizabeth beheaded when Mary as queen was very sick .

Apparently he died of syphilis. But if this were the case, he would have passed it on to his children. Edward died at a young age. And we don't know of offspring conceived by him after Jane Seymour. Both Mary and Elizabeth were robust.

Wow, y'all are being awfully mean and unfair to Catherine Howard's memory, I beseech ye' give this dead young woman a break.😑 I take issue with the narrative, being put forth, he was betrayed by many??🙄

How did Anne Bolyen betray him or his first wife? He betrayed himself.

She was my fav step-mum ❤️

I’m sorry but no woman in their right mind would want to be Henry VIII Queen. I’d have fled.

I like to think that Anne and Katherine would've got on quite well. Not only because they were both Reformists but also because of how much Katherine cared for Elizabeth.

Catherine is known as the one who survived but she actually died a year after Henry and Anne Of Cleves outlived her 😂

Such an underrated character. Even Catherine Howard has more fans even though she's only a child with no interesting attributes. Catherine Parr on the other hand is an amazing woman. I never understood why she's not admired like Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, or Jane Seymour. She is intelligent and has a political figure just like Catherine. She shares similar values to Anne. And she acts obedient to keep her head just as Jane did. She's the combination of all the women Henry ever loved. I think he chose her as his final five because he felt guilty for all the things he did to his past wives. He made amends by marrying Catherine Parr. Also, it is known that Catherine of Aragon was the godmother of Catherine Parr and Parr was named after her. The connection between them and the fact that their character is so similar may indicate that Henry went through all those wives just to end up with one just like CoA. I think he considered CoA as his one true love and loved her more than anyone else.

Just found out Catherine Parr is something like my 11th Great Grandmother so now I’m intrigued! Never been one for history until now.

Anne of Cleves survived him too, even if she was just a private person with a lot of money Just saying

I've got no choice With the king I stay alive Never had a choice Been a wife twice before, just to survive I don't have a choice If Henry says "it's you", then it's you No matter how I feel It's what I have to do But if, somehow, I had that choice No holding back, I'd raise my voice I'd say "Henry, yeah it's true I'll never belong to you 'Cause I am not your toy, to enjoy till there's something new As if I'm gonna give up my boy, my work, my dreams To care for you" "Ha, darling, get a clue There's nothing you can do I don't need your love, no, no No, I don't need your love, no, no There's nothing left to discuss, no, no But I don't need your love, no, no"💙

Catherine Parr was the one who survived according to the rhyme, but it was Anne of Cleeves who was the ultimate survivor since she lived long enough to see Mary rise to the throne and died popular and well-respected.

I would have thought the items of which belonging to the queen Catherine parr you just showed us would be more handled with care using gloves since they a piece of England history

I like to think that Catherine of Aragon was his true and forever love. I reckon he became consumed by having a male heir, but if her son's had lived, I believe she would have remained queen permanently. Yes he had mistresses etc, but I do feel like he continued to look for her in each wife he took. Her not giving him a male heir was the only reason he had her removed - and not even killed. He did not even plot to have her killed somehow. He never had a son to truly succeed him as heir - the daughter of Catherine and Henry, Mary, was the ultimate heir after his death (and then the death of Edward). If he had perhaps accepted Mary as his heir and reformed to a woman ruling, rather than try to reform the entire church etc, things may have been better for him. I believe he lived with regret for the rest of his life in missing Catherine of Aragon 💜 just how I'd like to see it 🙂

Queen of Aragon was his true love, 24 years and she put up with so much.

When I saw that actor who played Thomas Seymour I thought the narrator was going to say she fell in love with Galileo. (0:18)

Catherine really should have kept her mouth shut. Henry only started the reformation to marry Anne Boleyn. He was always a Catholic and died clutching his Catholic rosary. Didn't Catherine realize that he was a staunch Catholic??? She was extremely lucky to have kept her head. Gardiner was SUCH a snake!!!

Thank you so much for this!!! I am a total history nut but have always been fascinated by the Tudor history

I love this theory that he chose catherine parr bc of her similarities to catherine of aragon! thats what ive always thought 😭😭😭

“She could have said no, but that would have been unthinkable. A proposal from the king is like a royal command” - but it’s fine because when Anne Boleyn said no we are just going to say she was playing hardball and wanted the crown 🤣

I still show more sympathy for his first wife. (Katherine of Aragon) She was the real one true wife to him. She loved and was still truly in love with him. He doesnt deserve anything from anyone. Not even love from his people, or any from every one of his wives.... Bet his own court was happy he was gone. They could breathe a little. Til the next tyrant came on the throne. His daughter Mary, I know a Elizabeth had a temper also. But I rather have her as my queen than Mary.. I dont haven issue with catholic religion. just the people like Mary that make it seem as pure evil... like any other religion out there.

Anne of Cleces know her equally well as Chatrine Phar...she know how to survive and went along with divorce, and lived even longer then her...

Thank you so much for uploading this video it was greatly done

I just wonder what would have been different if Henry and Catherine had a son that survived. History would be totally different

Great analysis!

What about Anne of Cleves, who survived on account of wit? There are suggestions that he was already “looking suspiciously” at Catherine Parr too, when he died.

Henry hated extreminism, Lol He beheaded the majority of his wives , that for me IS extreminism.!.

I’m sure Henry “commanded” other ladies for marriage, but they all turned him down, because they wanted to keep their heads!

Catherine Parr was Elizabeth 1st mentor she lived with Parr after her father died& learnt how to be a queen

why is she reading and even touching the journal without gloves

History is so intriguing. In Game of Thrones, the game ends when the character sits on the throne. In real life... Those who sit on the throne have to keep playing.

Five down She’s the final wife she saw him to the end of his SHE’s the survivor Catherine Parr I bet you wanna know how she got This far I said I bet you wanna know how they got this far HEY

She's the survivar Kathrine Parr I bet you want to know how she got this far

She survived because he die first!🤣🤣🤣🙈

Yes, Catherine Parr! I belive I died for you to be queen? If I wasn't accused of cheating I would have still been his wife? Hm? So your welcome, I died for you.

I am surprised it is possible to touch such an ancient book without gloves or protection.

Five out i'm the final Wife

At this age Hendry was looking for a mother instate of a wife

Theres alot more to parr im looking forward to a new series with jude law playing henry viii & parr marriage

Christ , he is narcissist or tyrant with a power ? Glad being in 21 century ..

They just barely got lyric wrong in the title!

I believe Catherine Parr was a very brave woman. She was an older version of what Queen Jane would have been and was wonderful to Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth. ☺️

Where are the scenes from?

Why isnt this on My5?

Loved and lost? Don't you mean discarded and murdered?

What's the title of this movie? Where's the complete link to this movie? I really wanted to watch this. Could anyone here pls tell me?

But didn't Catherine, after Henry's death, act as a governess to Elizabeth I? The same lady that allowed Elizabeth, allegedly, to be molested by Catherines's lover at the time?

They should make a movie about this brilliant lady .the last wive

And what happened to Katherine Parr after Henry VIII died? She Married Seymour & died in childbirth. Could you update your video? Thanks!

I wish I could watch this entire series here in the USA...bummer

I thought that Katharine of Aragon’s dowry was so great that Henry VII was loathe to lose such a large sum.

Winchester came after dear Parr & KP was v close to being killed a warrant was made out 4 her arrest so glad gardener ended up in the tower instead of Parr - sadly he got out when Mary 1st was crowned

he loved him a kathrine innit😅🤷🏾‍♀️

I do wish that you had paid attention to her costume especially headdress or lack of in parts! And we have no idea what Henry was thinking!

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Honestly don't think the man knew the word "betrayal" when it was he who started the ball rolling by marrying so many, one after another. That's putting it nicely too because we all know he had affairs with many.

I wish this video went on to explain what happened after Henry died. Did her life end too?

Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves, and Catherine Parr- the only smart ones.

Those books, are they not the original ones that catherine had? Im just wondering why shes not wearing gloves while handling them 🤷🏻‍♀️

Best friends 😄

I dont believe all Henry's wives cheated on him they was murdered for rumours

Actually pretty tragic that king Henry 8th died emotionally alone and brought it on himself

Why did any of his queens think they had the power and influence to change or alter any part of religion - or law? Did they think becoming queen would give them special license? That the king would go along with them? Didn't they take note of Anne Boleyn's downfall and learn to keep quiet and their opinions to themselves.....? At least as long as the king lived.....

12 - 19 - 20 King Henry died at 55 years old His three children ruled for a total of 55 years ( IRONIC ? ) ( COINCIDENCE ? )

He is the text book narcissist.

He died and what happened to Catherine Parr afterwards? That is another episode, hopefully.

Maybe they mean survived him in death sense she was his last wife.

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Dr Lipscomb is so pretty 😍

She survived him because he died first

His son edward lived till he was 15 & was exactly like Henry viii if he had continued i feel he may of possibly been even worse

Katherine probably experienced an evangelical conversion during the last 18 months of Henry’s reign as demonstrated by her book The Lamentations of a Sinner. She did not wish for further the Reformation when she first married Henry.

Anne askew was killed so Parr had to act fast as winchester went through her books 📚

She was second best wife only to her namesake Caterina de Spain.

Why all the hatred for Henry, 3 of his wives survived their marriage, only 2 were beheaded and 1 died in childbirth.....that not too bad is it? BTW, I'm joking.

Ann eves survived also

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Out of curiosity was Henry 400 lbs at this point? Just feel bad for Catherine.

Why isn’t this woman wearing gloves while handling those old books??

Is it normal for historians to handle fragile artifacts without gloves??

Maybe Henry VIII is being tired of being obeyed, this time he needed some one to friendly arguement and have a friendly debates with like an equal in the person of a woman

Catherine Parr is my ancestor