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![]() ![]() Catherine of Aragon Married by Proxy to Arthur, Prince of Wales (1499)Catherine of Aragon is known as the first of King Henry VIII's six wives, but before they were wed, she was married to his older brother Arthur. Catherine was the youngest daughter of Spain's Ferdinand II and Isabella I, and her marriage to Arthur was primarily political. In fact, Arthur and Catherine were married by proxy before they had even met, in a ceremony attended by their representatives. The marriage was short-lived, as Arthur died young. When did Arthur and Catherine finally meet? More... Discuss |
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Thanks for the comments about my picture JEssica! How is your search going, did you get that house you looked at? Here is wishing you a wonderful blessed day!. Love this blue pic by the way...
Hey Lina! Nope someone else got it, but there are others we are looking at. :)Not too much of a setback. Thanks for thinking of me.
Lovely pix! Just simply alluring...:)
Stunning photo..!
Love the different shades of blue(my favourite colour)...
I only wish I had more free time to browse blogs, it's a form of travel that I'm learning to love..!
Have a great w/end :)
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I know right? This is my favorite piece of his. I WILL be traveling to Africa to find them. You are right--"just wow." There is nothing more really to say. I'm glad you enjoyed him.
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