Katherine Parr: What did "The Wife Who Survived" really look like? Facial Reconstruction & History

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

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[@DawnOldham]

I REALLY enjoyed this video! I'd never heard her story, and I could relate to the decisions she made along the way. Sooo sad that she died so soon after having her long awaited baby. She would have been an amazing mother, just as she had been for the King's children.

[@tentheagle]

I absolutely loved it 😍😍 Your presentation was as polished and professional as always, but the face-to-face narration added a personal touch. Katherine Parr is an incredible woman, & as I've just visited her crypt at Sudley Castle, this video only deepened my admiration for her.

[@miladyblue5077]

It was interesting to finally see the face behind the person showing us the recreated faces of historic women. As others will undoubtedly point out, this makes the presentations more personal, and more real. Please keep up the good work.

[@ocean_sapphire]

Thanks for doing this video on Katherine. I didn't know anything about her background except her marriage to Thomas Seymour. Also, loved the new format!

[@CarolR-j7e]

Great format.

[@erinrichard404]

It’s disappointing that Katherine Parr is mostly known for being a wife of Henry the 8th that survived the marriage instead of being known as the first woman to have a published book using her own name in England.

[@RosinaEmilyW]

That last picture really looks like black and white one you would find in the about the author section on the cover of a hardback.

[@ladybird-ey8wo]

She should be known by being the first woman to publish a book in England. Anne of Cleves should also be known as the (ex) wife who survived as well. She used all her cards right.

[@Kenzalina_]

I thought St. Julian of Norwich was the first woman to “publish” a book in England?

[@lilypearl5311]

@@Kenzalina_ well maybe not under her own name cuz apparently parr was the first woman to publish a book in HER OWN NAME, but idkkk

[@Kenzalina_]

@@lilypearl5311 This claim was made by Philippa Gregory, who is working on a technicality. She is an author and not a historian. It’s because the printing press wasn’t introduced to England until 1476. Julian of Norwich’s book Revelations of Divine Love, was hand copied. For that matter Marjory Kemp who was a contemporary of Julian’s. Wrote the first autobiography in England. It was also hand copied and like Julian of Norwich’s work, both women’s work distributed far and wide. They were both famous in their lifetimes.

[@charleendavis8171]

My three young daughters and I have been watching your channel for a long time now and they are so thrilled to finally know what you look like! I think they were as delighted to see you as they were to see Katherine Parr! Thank you so much for your wonderful recreations. We love your channel and wait patiently for each new person you bring to life. ❤

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Aww thank you so much. This is so nice to hear ❤️

[@charleendavis8171]

@@RoyaltyNowStudiosMy girls will be over the moon to see that you gave us a heart! Thank you. 🧁

[@marniekilbourne608]

@@RoyaltyNowStudios Yes, a smart and beautiful lady! Thank you for your videos!

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWecpJiQgbycsKMsi=QuB0561-KKvHhN2a Here is Becca 3 years ago.

[@OliverFuller-d4r]

Will you do a video like this on Anne of cleves because everbody forgets about her

[@elj1618]

This is the first time I'm seeing the face behind the voice of these clips. Such a beautiful looking woman. ❤ Love your work. 😍

[@Savedbygrace2u]

I feel the same way she’s very beautiful! 🥰

[@izzieluv]

Two faces revealed in this episode!

[@quackaholicsanonymous7210]

She has a video, "What would I look like as a Tudor?" where she transforms her picture into a Tudor portrait.

[@Rosegarden58]

This one was personal for me. I'm a direct descendant of Anne Parr, Katherine's sister. This was like meeting family for the first time. Great job!!

[@shell-belly]

I’m a direct descendant of Henry VIII. After my dad’s family did an extensive DNA and ancestry we discovered we came from the Tudor Dynasty! Since finding out I have been on a kick to learn as much as I can.

[@therealgrimreaper68]

@@shell-bellythat doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a descendant of Henry VIII. Has no legitimate descendants and illegitimate children wouldn’t have the surname Tudor, they would probably have the surname Fitzroy or a different surname. It could mean that you’re a descendant of his uncles or cousins. So even if you’re related to the Tudors, it’s unlikely that it’s through Henry VIII.

[@sheaforest9309]

​@@shell-bellyNo you're not.

[@GradysMom]

So many times I've watched your videos and thought how beautiful your voice is. I often tried to picture who the voice belonged to. It's so nice to see your face! You're just as beautiful as I'd imagined. Your voice is truly perfect for these videos. Thank you for all of your hard work on this channel ❤

[@anthonygross226]

I've always found it ironic that Katherine Parr was called "the queen who survived" when Anne of Cleves survived them all - even so far as to attend Queen Mary I's coronation. On another note, the new format change is a welcome one. To see the guiding narrator as if to say "There you are! Nice to finally meet you." It makes an already personable and cozy channel to be even more so. Congratulations on good execution, and thank you for the hard work and amazing artistic contributions that Royalty Now Studios makes to humanity and to history.

[@auntheidi9389]

I assume Katherine was the "Queen" who survived because Henry & Anne of Clever were divorced. Hence, Anne was no longer a queen.

[@TheTwinklinglilstar]

Her daughter's story seems more tragic since she is absent from historical records after the age of 2. Both her parents dead, left with no money, and a guardian who resented having to look after her. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. She may have died from neglect. Really sad 😢

[@GenXfrom75]

I was wondering about baby Mary…. How sad 😢

[@Butterflypegasus40]

Too bad we'll never know what her daughter looked like.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

It was lovely to see you, your narration is always top notch. I can tell how passionate you are. I feel sorry for Catherine Parr. She was well educated, was in danger while married to Henry and when she finally married the man she loved and got pregnant, she died shortly afterwards. Not sure if Seymour loved her at all and I feel sorry for her daughter. She probably died as an infant after both her parents were dead. Great story, thank you so much 🙏

[@shironerisilk]

I just realized how young Katherine was when she became queen! It's crazy that a woman in her early 30s was considered ''his mature queen and nursemaid'' back then. PS: I'd love to see a reconstruction of Diane de Poitiers by you! She's so iconic. Madame de Pompadour would be another awesome choice as well.

[@RavenIdril2966]

Katherine deserved a better 3rd husband.

[@leahkrone1585]

ooh I'd love a recreation of Madame de pompadour!

[@annaA4453]

I really appreciate your historical background and reconstruction. You don't try to flatter; it is very close to the portrait and more realistic. There is no need to make them look better or more beautiful than they were. The artists have already taken care of that while painting or sculpting them.

[@estherstephens1858]

I love listening to the history but I’m ALWAYS moved by the recreation. Both recreations, past and present, are stunning! Becca, you are beautiful as well. With such a soothing voice I can listen to you narrate all day. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤

[@JulieKillianYunker]

i was just about to say this same thing but u said it right

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

Thank you for doing Catherine Parr. As an ordained Methodist clergywoman, I owe her a debt of gratitude for her influence in Elizabeth I thinking and consequent worship reforms that are still the foundationof our liturgy. You did an excellent introductory summary of her life. 🎉

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

So Catherine Parr wasn't a knockout beauty but she was pretty.

[@jessicamoran8962]

I didn't mind the new format for the intro. However, I like looking at the photos while listening better. It's like I can stay in the lesson more.

[@mirelinde5430]

Agreed. Maybe having the intro with the speaker on camera-with the speaker appearing again to introduce the facial recreations, too. Also, having the microphone bobbing up and down was somewhat distracting for me. Otherwise, it was lovely to see our host!

[@danahickman5716]

I always thank you for not just your recreations but the narrations (in your soothing voice). And it's nice to finally put a face to that voice. Love the format. It's like a history lesson with words, pictures and movement; though I need a little more time to read the text.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

I totally understand about the text - we take more of a “pause to read” approach with it, where if the viewer is interested in extra info they can look at it.

[@danahickman5716]

​@@RoyaltyNowStudios Will do. It didn't strike me to pause it because I'm so into listening to you. Thanks for the suggestion. I wanted to add thanks to your brother? for his work as well.

[@LisafromNOLA]

@@danahickman5716Andre is her husband 😉

[@danahickman5716]

@@LisafromNOLA Thanks for that. I didn't want to assume.

[@RavenIdril2966]

​@@RoyaltyNowStudiosas a newcomer to your podcast I'll say you hit it out of the park.

[@HK-gm8pe]

Catherine Parr is my favorite from all Henrys wives, she was kind but also soo intelligent , its a disgrace the way her grave was robbed :(

[@EllieDaisy]

It’s sooo lovely seeing both Catherine but also you 🙌

[@cherbear4978]

I enjoyed your original format, I found it easier to focus on what you were saying. With less writing to read and more photos, this matched perfectly with your well researched historical stories.

[@BlackGirlTrekker]

Same. Don’t get me wrong, she is beautiful, but I do long for the old format.

[@lyubovgorbacheva]

Not only is it great to see Katherine, but also the beautiful author of the channel! Thank you for your work, it's absolutely amazing!

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Wish I had Katherine Parr as a teacher.

[@gabriellabaka]

It was lovely to the creator of these superb videos. Great decision! :)

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you for watching :)

[@CynthiaBerry713]

Becca! How wonderful to see your beautiful face! Most vloggers don't realize how important it is to actually have a face to go with the voice. Makes you more real, like your recreations! Been enjoying your channel for a while now, ty for all you do! Katherine Parr was truly an interesting lady!

[@siobhano]

This was so fun! Really enjoyed seeing the beautiful lady behind the lovely voice. Another amazing production by RN! ❤👑

[@awalden]

I love the new format! You're such a natural, and so talented! Everything you do in this endeavor (everything you BOTH do) is so polished... so well-written... well produced... and expertly presented. It holds my attention from beginning to end (and often from beginning to end AGAIN). The story-telling, the music, the pace, the historical images... it all comes together to weave a living image that help today's viewers immerse themselves in another world, and to have a better understanding, and appreciation, of history. Bravo, you! Well done! --- My husband and I wish you continued success! 🍷🍷 ~ Allen & Mike

[@elliebeep27]

Love the new format! I was able to see the great Six Lives exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. The newly identified portrait of Katherine is so evocative; you see strength in this painting behind her eyes and her love of finery! She was such a fascinating, interesting woman with quite a brain and so much bravery.

[@sheba0027]

Nice to finally see the face of the lady behind RNS. 😍 ❤️ and support from the 🇵🇭

[@arungogna3749]

I am aged 60+ and began an avid interest in the Tudor Queens. Moving and touching with poignancy drawnn to their life stories. This is my first video of Catherine to learn. Thank you.

[@KimmiaBergner]

I really enjoy your channel and your on-screen presence is great. However, I personally preferred the old format where you included photos and artwork related to the subject. It added more depth for me. Thank you for your incredible work!

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

It's good to see you, the person behind your amazing work. Seeing you narrate, gives viewers the ability to connect with you and experience the passion you have bringing the past to life! I love this format!

[@rosetaggart.7269]

Oh wow I've often thought of what Queen Catherine Parr would look like this a beautiful tribute

[@cosxys]

AHHHHH YOUR SO PRETTY and the narration is wonderful as always, it was amazing seeing your face!! The recreation, the research, ah I love everything about this channel I’m never unsubscribing ❤

[@isabelledetaillefer2726]

I never knew Katherine was a published author! How sad she died so soon after getting what she always wanted: a husband she loved and a baby. Aparrently little Mary only lived to around two years of age and followed her mother into the grave.

[@pamelasimone5084]

Sad

[@shuffleaccount1985]

your work to bring the past alive is truly Amazing

[@twiley3530]

Catherine Parr is Henry's most beautiful wife in my humble opinion. Thank you!

[@joanneb3935]

I love your videos! And it's great seeing YOUR face, too! Thank you for sharing your amazing work here. ❤

[@DawnOldham]

I REALLY enjoyed this video! It's always nice to get to know the person who owns the channel! I'd never heard Katherine's story, and I could relate to the decisions she made along the way. Sooo sad that she died so soon after having her long awaited baby. She would have been an amazing mother, just as she had been for the King's children.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you so much! So glad you liked the new direction ❤️

[@richardjames3022]

Great to see you in person narrating this excellent video

[@arero3868]

Yes!! Thank You, I've been waiting for this video since April! Your Voice Is so beautiful, and now we can see your Face! 😍💓

[@marie57557]

Catherine Parr looks exactly like the actress Alicia von Rittberg as Elizabeth in Becoming Elizabeth.

[@octavianpopescu4776]

I know. I noticed the same thing.

[@timetravelingshark8811]

That's what I was thinking!

[@emilyeames3176]

I thought she looks similar to Natalie Dormer

[@SuperSlimeGalaxy]

43 pairs of shoes? That's my kind of woman! I've recently discovered your channel and absolutely love hearing parts of history I've never heard. I've often struggled to invision historical figures as actual people, if that makes any sense? Seeing your recreations has really helped me see them for the real human beings that they were. Thank you.

[@soonerbmama6727]

Awesome! I clicked and immediately saw you and it was so nice to see you. Thank you for your real life narrating of these historical subjects (no irritating ai). Thank you for your research and most of all your stunning life like recreations. You bring them back to life and the modern day recreations are just stunning. I must say, using todays technology to bring us these images is appreciated.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@jadedmonk7001]

Your channel is so unique. I can't express how much I've enjoyed learning the backstory of each individual and then have them "come to life" in front of your eyes. Thank you so much. You're genius❤

[@piaauman9020]

WOOHOO!!! not only are you doing Katherine Parr.. my fave.. but i see you! 🥰

[@piaauman9020]

and it was EXCELLENT! as always

[@Butterflypegasus40]

Katherine Parr was the most intelligent of the 6 wives.

[@leafpeeper98]

When the widowed Queen Katherine Parr inherited her royal palace it makes sense that she lived with her three orphaned step-children, but why were Lady Jane Grey and her husband living with her as well? Great job, love these stories and recreations.

[@Nanno00]

Just starting the video and I’m so happy to SEE you! You are lovely!!🥰 Editing at the end to say Katherine Parr isn’t praised for her intellect often enough! Thank you for keeping that part of her story. Your recreation is great! She was a beautiful woman!

[@hollygolden9673]

Your face as beautiful as your voice! Another excellent video. Thank you!

[@kristinrburkett]

Beautiful and incredibly skilled art, beautiful voice, beautiful face, beautiful mind - this is never a recitation of dates, names, and facts - this is a sourced analytical overview with excellent rhetoric and a personal touch. Your channel deserves all the views - with or without your beautiful face, though it is nice to see you. For some reason I always pictured you as an elegant silvery blue dragon recounting the tales of human arrogance over your timeless years - wise and benevolent, pointing out ethical flaws not mentioned by contemporaries due to the foolish standards of the time. It also sounds like you were there, watching the arc of humanity finally coming around to a conclusion you’ve known since it happened. You’re always a beautiful timeless dragon telling the history that you have personally observed and with your brilliant magic to bringing these memories to flesh in your living art. “Let’s take a look at my memories - now.” ❤

[@alanatolstad4824]

Well done! I looked up Baby Mary, another sad story.---Happy to meet you Becca!

[@Anneloveshenry]

Personally katherine parr is my favorite i love her sm! Also that she was an author , i would love to read her books one day!

[@EllieDaisy]

Just a shame she didn’t stop Thomas from his weird activities!

[@octavianpopescu4776]

@@EllieDaisy She kind of did stop it, once she understood what was happening. Maybe it was too little, too late. Also, I think the situation itself is hard to evaluate, because what we know about what happened between them is from Kat Ashley's testimony after the arrest of Thomas Seymour. What is odd about it is that on one hand she condemns what Thomas did, but at one point, she states that she kind of hoped Seymour would marry Elizabeth. So, I'm not sure how to interpret that.

[@octavianpopescu4776]

I know. Out of Henry's 6 wives, I like her the most.

[@SharrellKline]

It's so exciting to see you! You have an incredible voice but seeing you was fun. I love and appreciate the work you do. If I taught history I'd show your videos in my classes. They're amazing.

[@mpgchgo]

How nice to finally see you! Katherine would surely have been flattered by your portraits. She looks lovely!

[@ronaldmessina4229]

@mpgchgo in my humble opinion I do believe that Katherine was a very very beautiful lady, and who had to stay with henry the idiot, because she was probably afraid not to do that because if she wanted to live, she would have had to do what she did

[@Onyxnad]

Finally we get to match the voice to such a beauty thank you for these wonderful videos 💕

[@stephenlledo6106]

so good to see the face behind the voice.

[@loririsk]

I just love the recreations. I am absolutely enamored with the Tudors and their extended families. The stories of their history is just so colorful. It's wonderful to put a more authentic face to their characters. Thank you so much!

[@lauramason5667]

She was a remarkable and beautiful woman. Romantically I don’t think she ever achieved greatness, but she was incredible.❤

[@kmdaveyy]

Love this format! Feels more personal and professional. Love your work!

[@homegown1234]

I'm new to this channel and thank you for the history lessons to all these women in history. I love it. I always wanted to know about Mary Stuart and how it all began and the rest of the story. So wonderful to learn because one can get confused. Plus, the last Queen Katherine of Parr, the last Queen to King Henry VIII. Thank you again.

[@duhdinduh]

Very beautiful recreation of Catherine Parr. I have been admiring her erudition and devotion to God since long. Thank you.

[@cindyjames100]

Hey, there you are! Nice to see you, and as always, to hear your calming and lovely voice. Well done!

[@deped-cebucityrolandoarane5913]

Hi Becca, I have been a great fan of your channel and it's refreshing to note that you already included your beautiful face. I was actually wondering what you looked like in your previous videos since all of it were voice overs. Keep it up!!!

[@amberanthony883]

Excellent research. Beautifully produced videos. Thank you.

[@CamJ95]

Love the new format! You are gorgeous girl! Love your videos and the work you do 🤍

[@lauraoneal5146]

I’m overjoyed with the new format. I love the story of Katherine Parr. Have watched numerous shows on the Tudors. I’m an American with a massive love of British history. A nurse by trade but if I would have had to choose another it would to have been a history professor or librarian at Oxford or Christs Church. Seeing the face behind the soothing and interest grabbing subjects you reenact was a delight! You looked almost exactly as I had imagined granted both you in real life and in my imagination are gorgeous!! Thank you for all of the amazing recreations and history lessons you’ve provided us so far. I look forward to many more in the future! Keep up the amazing work!!!♥️♥️

[@victoriaayala9686]

You've done all six wives! Very thrilled!

[@galas455]

You did a really good job on this one, thanks.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Elegantly presented. 🎉

[@TakyahLove]

I love you and all of your videos! And you are so beautiful! But since you asked, I do prefer the original format better. I kept focusing on you and it was hard to listen to the story. Lol ❤

[@cat_luvr6895]

Wow. You've done every single member of the Tudor family now, including the Yorkist grandparents side (Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville). Did you ever do Henry VII and Elizabeth of York (Henry VIII's parents)?

[@monmothma3358]

I'm starstruck by seeing your face, Becca! 😮 Thanks for bringing history to life - yet again - in the way that only you can do ❤

[@CathyAFarr]

Loved the recreation of the original Queen Catherine from her portrait. He smile was so lively and animated. The Catherine if she lived today didn’t seem to have the same prettiness and lively smile. All your work is extraordinary! I love watching all your recreations. Thank you!

[@ozwomanid57]

Your so beautiful! thank you for showing yourself! It's awesome to see the artist behind this beautiful channel

[@historylover13]

Another outstanding video! I truly appreciate all your work on the recreations. Very nice to meet you visually! You would have made a very handsome Tudor woman indeed :)

[@Uhjessikerrr]

I love seeing you in front of the camera! Amazing video! Keep up the good work!

[@ginacaradonna8063]

So nice to meet you Becca!

[@crypturilia4568]

Awe finally we get to see you pretty face. Not just your beautiful voice .❤ Thank you for your work.

[@Weeeewriter]

Such a beautiful video, thank you so much for all you do!!!

[@obob1336]

You do such a great job with these and I enjoy them so much. I’m really glad to see the pretty face behind the voice. Thank you for the videos.

[@astridverastegui]

You are very pretty and your voice is pleasant. I like the old format with the voice over because then I can focus on the images and narration. An introduction and ending with you on camera and the main content with voice over would be better. Thank you for making these videos. They’re interesting and beautifully done. ❤

[@dkkurtz]

Why, you're just as pretty as your voice! Whyever did you wait to add yourself to your videos? Love it.

[@dkkurtz]

(you need a mic stand, though 😉)

[@bebomora7391]

I am shocked that she was 21 years younger than King Henry, because of all the old maid references I assumed she was at least his age. Wow. She was an amazing woman thank you for this beautiful video!! I absolutely love love your channel❤ ❤ ❤

[@JulieMelberg]

Stunning! Stunning! Always moving! Well done again!

[@JulieMelberg]

I did enjoy this format. We can appreciate your hard work better when we see you.

[@rachellucas242]

Love the new format !! Was surprised and pleased to see you on camera, you did great 👍👌🖖 you could probably pass for one of our great British queens 😊

[@SallySee]

Finally! Thank you, Becca! Great work as usual.❤

[@tiller6750]

Fascinating. You do such good work!

[@Akkordeondirigent]

First time I'm seeing the face to that splendit work and beautiful speaking voice. And how wonderfully it fits!

[@jebriggs1]

so nice to put a face to the voice. and great video as always

[@jessicanippes1730]

Wow, this was awesome, so nice to see you here, Becca,you are beautiful and you have a wonderful voice ❤

[@churchsinger7873]

Mă gândesc cu groază ce însemna pe atunci să fii soția unui nespălat notoriu și să fii obligată să te culci cu un bărbat care mirosea ca un hoit în putrefacție, știut fiind că Henric al VIII-lea a făcut baie de două ori în viaţa lui. De altfel, nici femeile nu se spălau cu mult mai des, acoperindu-şi duhoarea cu parfum. Urâte vremuri!

[@dinocub1]

Love this new format. Great to put a name to the face after all these years. I say keep it. As always, awesome episode.

[@cynthiat6505]

So wonderful to finally see your lovely face! And I absolutely love this channel!

[@PattiFinn]

Love, love, love these, thank you!

[@janetf23]

You've done it again, excellently!👑

[@annarichter3690]

I really enjoyed your telling and especially liked the smiling modern version.

[@Asherley222]

I LOVE the reconstruction works. But I also LOVE the stories of their lives and the way you and your team script/tell them. I find myself still listening on the go (although I do miss the additional text information) and then pausing when you’re about to show the reconstruction so I don’t miss it! Have you ever considered making a podcast of the first part of your videos?

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

I LOVE seeing your face while you give the overviews. Thank you!

[@bevyoung2009]

Your videos are wonderful. Thank you.

[@Nana_InCanada]

Nice to see your pretty face. I love your history lessons, the narration of the individuals' lives, of course the recreations and the music compilation is beautiful. I always look forward to your videos, I'm learning so much.

[@ClaytonTwigg]

Awesome!! Plus you have the most soothing voice! Bravo Becca

[@orlandogonzales3708]

Love It. Makes it more personal... Great Work. 👍

[@crazymoose4572]

Wow. You are stunning. You could definitely be royalty yourself. You have a classic beauty about you. I always wondered what you would look like. I was not far wrong. Thank you for another great episode

[@jenniferdyke3335]

I always enjoy your videos. The history you provide prior to your art recreations is always well written and delivered, not to mention interesting! I'm still hoping, however, that you'll consider doing Charles Brandon sometime soon. As Henry VIII's lifelong friend, I think he's a decent subject, plus he's described as handsome. 🤗❤️