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Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII
Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII (1491-1547) in their Palace. She had come before the cardinal sent from Rome, Cardinal Wolsey and the King.
1533
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor
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Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring an evocative image of Katharine of Aragon pleading to stay with King Henry VIII. This beautifully designed mug showcases a captivating moment in time from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor collection, transporting you back to the Palace in 1533. Perfect for history enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gift, this high-quality mug is an excellent addition to any collection. Embrace the richness of the past with every sip.
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In this poignant image, Katharine of Aragon, the beseeching queen, pleads before Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and King Henry VIII in the Palace of Whitehall during the tumultuous year of 1533. The constitutional crisis that had engulfed England reached its climax as the monarch sought to annul his marriage to Katharine, who had failed to produce a male heir, and marry Anne Boleyn instead. Katharine, dressed in the rich robes of a queen, kneels before the cardinal and king, her hands clasped in front of her, her eyes filled with tears and determination. The gravity of the situation is palpable as she begs to be allowed to remain as Henry's wife, appealing to the authority of the Catholic Church and the sanctity of their marriage. The scene takes place against the backdrop of the papal bull, sent from Rome, which had arrived in England just days earlier, granting the king's request for an annulment. Cardinal Wolsey, dressed in his full regalia, stands sternly behind the king, his expression unreadable as he listens to Katharine's pleas. Henry VIII, looking resolute and unyielding, gazes intently at his queen, his decision already made. The failed attempt to save her marriage marks a turning point in English history, as the monarchy asserted its power over the Church, leading to the English Reformation and the eventual break with Rome. This powerful image captures the emotional intensity and political significance of this pivotal moment in the 16th century.
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