Weve now officially crossed the halfway point inThe Spanish Princessand are gaining speed toward our conclusion.
Meanwhile, Maggie Pole makes the best of her banishment until tragedy strikes.
Heres five historical observations from this weeksThe Spanish Princess.
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A fact so many advisors (and wives!)
would go on to learn the hard way.
Catherine also is warned of Harrys dangerous ways in a dream where her mother visits her.
Isabella proclaims, The betrayal he will deal to you; it will break the world.
He insists to his grandmother that his feelings are not lust, but love.
However, it was still a moral gray area for many.
Catherines ladies-in-waiting
Both Rosa and Linas marital fates also hang in the balance in this episode.
Both women struggle with this decree.
Lina finally admits to herself that shes in love with Oviedo and broaches the possibility of this with Catherine.
This will undoubtedly leave Charles Brandon in the cold.
Like I said, hes good.
One fun tidbit though Maria and Williams daughter Catherine later married Charles Brandon.
She was his fourth and final wife, making this one big lady-in-waiting circle of love.
He seems to agree and promises to make arrangements, clearly nursing feelings for her.
Sadly, Lord Staffords life will not.
Hearing of her exile, Catherine goes to visit her and even seeks advice from her.
Its likeOutlandermeetsThe Tudors and if that doesnt sound hot to you, I dont wanna know you.
But at the end of the episode, tragedy strikes for Maggie yet again.
Betrothed to Harry
By episodes end, Catherine chooses her heart over her duty.
Its a well-argued case and it works.
Henry withdraws his proposal and announces his intention to seek papal dispensation for Harry and Catherines marriage.
But one other requirement is necessary: Isabella must send the remainder of Catherines dowry.
Catherine and Henry were formally betrothed in 1503, and it officially marked the end of her mourning period.
Whats more, the love between her and Harry was real.
