Catherine of Valois, the Queen of England who shaped the Tudor dynasty, is often overlooked in favor of her more famous son, Henry VIII. However, Catherine's life and legacy are fascinating in their own right. As the daughter of Charles VI of France, Catherine was a princess of France who became the queen consort of England when she married Henry V. After Henry's death, she married Owen Tudor, a Welsh servant, and gave birth to Edmund Tudor, the half-brother of Henry VI. This union would eventually lead to the Tudor dynasty, which would go on to shape the course of English history. In this video, we explore Catherine's life, from her early years in medieval France to her time as queen of England and her later years as the matriarch of the Tudor family. We examine her relationships with her husbands and her sons, including Henry VI, who would go on to become king of England. We also delve into her role in the Wars of the Roses and her legacy as one of the most influential women in English history. Join us as we uncover the fascinating story of Catherine of Valois, the queen who shaped the Tudor dynasty.

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