Catherine Howard/Hampton Court & CJ Hollenbach by Pam Seres
Hi and welcome to this weeks update.
As mentioned last week , I have the pleasure of posting Pams latest article dealing with Henry VIII, his wives and interviews with some of Americas top Romance models.
So as we say, sit back and enjoy the read.
After getting an annulment from Anne of Cleves, King Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard. Where Anne of Cleves seemed dull, inexperienced, and ugly to Henry, Catherine Howard was certainly not! Just 19 days after his annulment from Anne of Cleves, the ageing and overweight King Henry married the high-spirited, sexually precocious, and very young Catherine Howard.
Henry was ecstatic with his new Queen. He showered her with many lands, jewels, and clothes. But, Henry's good mood was once again alternated with his ill-temper and depression. He soon found out after an inquiry that in 1541, Catherine renewed her relationship with Thomas Culpepper and appointed her former lover, Francis Dereham, as her secretary.
Henry was devastated and his pride had been shattered. He had Culpepper and Dereham executed on December 10, 1541. Catherine Howard was only 19 when Henry married her. She was easily used by the Duke of Norfolk and other family members to further their ambitions. It is said today that her voice can be heard shrieking in the Haunted Gallery at Hampton Court.
She begged Henry to at least listen to her side of the story and pleas. He wanted to hear none of it. In February 1542, Catherine was taken from Hampton Court to the Tower of London to be beheaded just like King Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn, had been.
Chapel Royal at Hampton Court
Catherine was brought in a sealed barge through Traitor's Gate to the Tower of London. We can only imagine what her thoughts were and maybe understand why she still haunts Hampton Court today!
I have asked CJ Hollenbach, romance's best loved cover model next to Fabio, for his thoughts on the of castles, King Henry VIII, and being that Dark Castle Lord on many romance covers! This is what CJ had to say:
I think a lot of the same people who are interested in castles are the same people who read romance novels. So many of the novels are set in them. It's all a part of the fantasy come to life. If the castle was real, maybe the hero's and heroines were real too. It brings realism to the fantasy that makes it all the more interesting.
I visited a few castles when I was in Europe. Even in the summer they seemed very cold and drafty. I couldn't imagine what they would be like in the winter. No wonder people only lived to be in their 30's back in the day.
Henry the VIII didn't like the idea of alimony, it seems he would prefer to be a widower than divorced.
Anyone who would have six wives should have their head examined. I have friends who have been married several times. I think if you've been married more than twice and it ends in divorce, you're not good at it and you should get a hobby.
I have found being on the covers of romance novel covers, that some people who meet you, expect you to be like the hero you portray. That can be difficult at times. I have met a few authors who have based their central male characters on me so it's easier. I try not to disappoint the fans.
Pam
I would also like to take this opportunity to advise that Pamela and I have started a new joint venture called Castle Fantasies. What is it all about I hear you all ask...?
Well Pamela, through her connections with the romance industry, has been able to obtain the services of four of America's top Romance models - Bill Freda, Sly Bowden, Bobby K and Jason Santiago. What does this mean to all their fans out there?
Well...! As of today, you are able to purchase T-shirts, stickers and the like of your favourite Romance model. We will be adding more models as time goes by and projects for the future will include amongst other things, Romance novels and an exclusive line of jewellery.
All this will be under our new website The Castle Dark Lords - Where Dreams and Fantasies begin.
Until then you can browse our newest site Castle Fantasies for the latest in The Dark Castle Lords range as well as items on European Castles and Henry VIII.
Please have a browse and let me know what you think as you comments and suggestions will be appreciated.
So until next week
Best wishes and have a great day
Stuart
www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com
As mentioned last week , I have the pleasure of posting Pams latest article dealing with Henry VIII, his wives and interviews with some of Americas top Romance models.
So as we say, sit back and enjoy the read.
After getting an annulment from Anne of Cleves, King Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard. Where Anne of Cleves seemed dull, inexperienced, and ugly to Henry, Catherine Howard was certainly not! Just 19 days after his annulment from Anne of Cleves, the ageing and overweight King Henry married the high-spirited, sexually precocious, and very young Catherine Howard.
Henry was ecstatic with his new Queen. He showered her with many lands, jewels, and clothes. But, Henry's good mood was once again alternated with his ill-temper and depression. He soon found out after an inquiry that in 1541, Catherine renewed her relationship with Thomas Culpepper and appointed her former lover, Francis Dereham, as her secretary.
Henry was devastated and his pride had been shattered. He had Culpepper and Dereham executed on December 10, 1541. Catherine Howard was only 19 when Henry married her. She was easily used by the Duke of Norfolk and other family members to further their ambitions. It is said today that her voice can be heard shrieking in the Haunted Gallery at Hampton Court.
She begged Henry to at least listen to her side of the story and pleas. He wanted to hear none of it. In February 1542, Catherine was taken from Hampton Court to the Tower of London to be beheaded just like King Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn, had been.
Chapel Royal at Hampton Court
Catherine was brought in a sealed barge through Traitor's Gate to the Tower of London. We can only imagine what her thoughts were and maybe understand why she still haunts Hampton Court today!
I have asked CJ Hollenbach, romance's best loved cover model next to Fabio, for his thoughts on the of castles, King Henry VIII, and being that Dark Castle Lord on many romance covers! This is what CJ had to say:
I think a lot of the same people who are interested in castles are the same people who read romance novels. So many of the novels are set in them. It's all a part of the fantasy come to life. If the castle was real, maybe the hero's and heroines were real too. It brings realism to the fantasy that makes it all the more interesting.
I visited a few castles when I was in Europe. Even in the summer they seemed very cold and drafty. I couldn't imagine what they would be like in the winter. No wonder people only lived to be in their 30's back in the day.
Henry the VIII didn't like the idea of alimony, it seems he would prefer to be a widower than divorced.
Anyone who would have six wives should have their head examined. I have friends who have been married several times. I think if you've been married more than twice and it ends in divorce, you're not good at it and you should get a hobby.
I have found being on the covers of romance novel covers, that some people who meet you, expect you to be like the hero you portray. That can be difficult at times. I have met a few authors who have based their central male characters on me so it's easier. I try not to disappoint the fans.
Pam
I would also like to take this opportunity to advise that Pamela and I have started a new joint venture called Castle Fantasies. What is it all about I hear you all ask...?
Well Pamela, through her connections with the romance industry, has been able to obtain the services of four of America's top Romance models - Bill Freda, Sly Bowden, Bobby K and Jason Santiago. What does this mean to all their fans out there?
Well...! As of today, you are able to purchase T-shirts, stickers and the like of your favourite Romance model. We will be adding more models as time goes by and projects for the future will include amongst other things, Romance novels and an exclusive line of jewellery.
All this will be under our new website The Castle Dark Lords - Where Dreams and Fantasies begin.
Until then you can browse our newest site Castle Fantasies for the latest in The Dark Castle Lords range as well as items on European Castles and Henry VIII.
Please have a browse and let me know what you think as you comments and suggestions will be appreciated.
So until next week
Best wishes and have a great day
Stuart
www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com
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