
← Tudors Dynasty & Beyond3. Nov. · 1 Std. 11 Min.
Kateryn Parr's Jewels: Who Was Really to Blame?
<p>For centuries, Kateryn Parr and Anne Stanhope, Duchess of Somerset, have been portrayed as bitter rivals, caught in a dispute over royal jewels, status, and power. But was their relationship really as hostile as history would have us believe?</p><p>In this episode, Rebecca Larson welcomes back historian and author Rebecca Batley to explore the controversy surrounding Kateryn Parr's jewels following Henry VIII's death. Together, they examine the surviving evidence, question long-standing assumptions, and reconsider the roles played by the powerful Seymour family.</p><p>Was this truly a feud between two Tudor women, or has history been telling us the wrong story?</p><p>Rebecca's books on <a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search/author/Rebecca%20Batley" target="_blank">Blackwell's</a></p><p>--</p><p>If you enjoy the podcast please consider supporting me by becoming one of my patrons on Patreon. As a patron you get commercial-free episodes, early access, and exclusive content: <a href="https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty</a></p><p>--</p><p>Host: Rebecca Larson</p><p>Guest: Rebecca Batley</p>