One of England's Most Popular Tudor Queen Comes to Life
KATHERINE OF ARAGON
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE KATHERINE OF ARAGON TOUR
ould you like to follow in the footsteps of Katherine of Aragon’s and immerse yourself in the world of the Tudors? Then come join our Katherine of Aragon Tour from October 16-24, 2026 (9 days, 8 nights)!
Specifics of the Tour:
- Join now to be placed on a list until we obtain at least 15 travelers to create a group at this time
- Once the group is created a deposit of $500 is due
- Expected total price is from $4,800 without airfare
- Insurance is encouraged
- Includes all breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Includes admission to most venues on the itinerary, such as the Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, and Kimbolton Castle
- Jackson van Uden will accompany the whole duration of the tour as your guide with an introductory talk on the Tudors and an exiting talk about Queen Katherine.
- A private coach is provided for all transportation
- Transportation to and from the airport is included
- Includes accommodation for all nights of 3 and 4-star hotels
Featuring Tour Leader Jackson van Uden with History with Jackson, one of UKs leading and award-winning historians!
Jackson van Uden (27) is a historian and political commentator who specialises in power, tyranny, and dictators across history and the modern world. He is currently a History PhD student at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he is researching the authoritarianisation of the US executive under Donald J. Trump. In 2021, Jackson set up his history platform, History with Jackson, with the aim of making history more accessible and digestible for everyone through books, articles, podcasts, and video content. Since setting up History with Jackson, he has worked with many leading historians such as Kate Williams, Alice Loxton, Richard J. Evans and Anthony Scaramucci and historical institutions such as Historic Royal Palaces, The Royal Armouries, and Yale University Press; leading to his content being watched by millions of people. Jackson has also spoken on the history of tyranny and his work in public history across the world, speaking to students at the University of Manitoba, the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History at the University of Luxembourg and Challke History Festival. He has also made frequent BBC Radio appearances, and his work has appeared in a wide range of history publications, such as All About History Magazine and History of War Magazine. He has also featured on many top history podcasts, such as History Rage and Talking Tudors. Additionally, Jackson is one of the Festival Directors and the Talks Curator behind the Katharine of Aragon Festival in Peterborough, and he has also worked very closely with Chalke History Festival on the Chalke Introduces Programme and as their online Chalke Talks Host. In 2024, he was named in BBC History Extra’s 30 Under 30 list, and on the 2025 Chalke Introduces Programme, positioning him as one of the best young historians in the country.
Jackson would love to grow his career as a historian, presenter, interviewer and commentator and gain more media experience using his knowledge and skills to better contextulise the historical and political issues that impact the world today.
Historical
Katherine of Aragon was born on 16 December 1485 in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, and was the youngest daughter of Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon. She was raised in court of humanist learning and Catholic faith. She arrived in England in 1501 to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales.
Widowed within months she lived quietly for seven years at the Durham House before her fortunes revived. In 1509, at Greenwich Palace, she married Arthur’s brother, Henry. The couple traditionally spent a night at the Tower of London before their coronation.
Katherine made homes at the palaces of Greenwich, Richmond, Hampton Court, and the Hatfield House to name a few.
Katherine of Aragon
Background
Her later years were marked by conflict as Henry sought to end their marriage. Proceedings at Dunstable Priory declared their union invalid, and Katherine refused the decision.
She was moved between residences including The More and Kimbolton Castle, where she lived with dignity despite isolation. She died at Kimbolton in January 1536 and was buried at Peterborough Cathedral.
Queen Katherine leaves a formidable legacy one largely of piety, respect, and admiration.
"I choose what I believe, and say nothing.
For I am not as simple as I may seem."
Katherine of Aragon in a letter to her father,
Ferdinand II of Aragon, around 1507-1509
Where Tudor Life Begins...
Come and dive deep into the life of Katherine of Aragon, an extraordinary figure of Tudor history. Embark on a journey back in time and live history with memories of an era shaped by the power and pageantry of the Tudor monarchs!
Book the Katherine of Aragon Tour as an organized and immersive itinerary including spectacular stays in the cities of London and Peterborough, England!
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