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Kateryn Parr's Jewels: Who Was Really to Blame?

Kateryn Parr's Jewels: Who Was Really to Blame?3 nov1 u 11 min

<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&#39;s jewels following Henry VIII&#39;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&#39;s books on <a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search/author/Rebecca%20Batley" target="_blank">Blackwell&#39;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>