The Spanish Princessis back!
So, without further delay, here are 6 historical observations from the season 2 premiere.
It was for this reason that Harrys older brother (and Catherines first husband) was named Arthur.
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But even after the dream of that version of Camelot died, Henry VIII ran with it.
Though given his proclivity for marital infidelity, hes really more a Lancelot, wouldnt you say?
The couple that role plays together stays together…at least, for a little bit.
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Here, the joust is used as a means to impress a visiting King Ferdinand.
But its closest real-life approximation is the 1511 Westminster Tournament, immortalized on a vellum roll.
The tournament, fittingly, was in celebration of Henry and Catherines newborn son.
In 1524, he nearly lost his eye in an accident and suffered migraines consistently afterward.
Theres also James unique position himself.
We get a hint of the Renaissance man he was historically known to be.
But he also must navigate the whims of the clan leaders like the Douglases and the Stuarts.
This is all more or less true.
In November 1511, Spain and England signed the Treaty of Westminster, pledging the mutual aid outlined here.
Henry also followed Ferdinands lead in joining the anti-French Holy League in defense of the Pope.
God Save the Queen indeed.
Poor Baby Henry
At the episodes start, all seems well in England.
Henry and Catherine have a kingdom to be proud of and a son and heir, yet another Henry.
But by the end of the episode, their joy is gone.
The actual baby Henry only lived for 52 days.
He was to be their only son to live past a few hours of his birth.
