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The original account of Queen Katherine Parr’s funeral

Anonymous Narrative of Dowager Queen Katherine Parr’s Funeral and Burial in the Chapel of Sudeley Castle, September (7), 1548 The re-enactment of Queen Katherine Parr’s funeral took place at Sudeley Castle last weekend. Proceedings were tweeted by @SudeleyCastle and thank … Continue reading

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Susan Higginbotham looks at Jane Grey and Katherine Parr

Author Susan Higginbotham looks at the facts and fiction about the relationship between Jane Grey and Katherine Parr. History Refreshed – Jane Grey and Katherine Parr

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More about re-enactment of Katherine Parr’s funeral at Sudeley

The Telegraph has further details about the re-enactment of Katherine Parr’s funeral at Sudeley Castle. The article includes details of the route taken by Katherine Parr and Lady Jane Grey to the Sudeley chapel. Sudeley Castle: the curious life and … Continue reading

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Katherine Parr Quincentenary

Reports on Camilla Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to Sudeley Castle and how she met the school girl playing Lady Jane Grey. Camilla shown historic love letter – Lancashire Evening Post Duchess of Cornwall shown Katherine Parr love letter – Gloucestershire … Continue reading

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Katherine Parr Letter on display at Sudeley Castle

The Daily Telegraph reports on a letter written by Katherine Parr to Thomas Seymour that is on display as part of the Katherine Parr Quincentenary Exhibition at Sudeley Castle. Letters reveal Henry VIII’s doting queen harboured secret desires

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