Mistress Of The Monarchy: The Life Of Katherine... May 2026

She entered the royal household to care for John of Gaunt’s children.

Her legitimized children, the Beauforts, became the ancestors of the Tudor dynasty. 🔥 From Scandal to Sanctity Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine...

Katherine’s life was a masterclass in navigating 14th-century politics. She entered the royal household to care for

Her great-granddaughter was Margaret Beaufort. Margaret's son, Henry Tudor, won the crown at the Battle of Bosworth Field and became King Henry VII. Every English and British monarch from Henry VIII to the current royal family descends directly from Katherine and John's love affair. Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine...

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