14. Catherine’s Dowry Lasted Through Her Second Marriage As Well
Unfortunately, Catherine’s first marriage to the Prince of Wales didn’t last long. The prince died the following year. The problem with Catherine’s dowry is that the king only saw half of it by the time his brother died. Because the prince passed, England might never see the rest of Catherine’s dowry.
This is when King Henry VIII stepped in and did something that kings weren’t supposed to do during this time. He decided to make Catherine his first wife, ensuring that he continued to see her lavish dowry. While we can’t be sure how much money this is today, it’s enough to live very well.
