Real timeline

First begotten son

The first son of Henry

VII and Elizabeth of York is born in Winchester. Arthur is raised to become a king, including how to govern, military tactics and several languages.

19 September 1486

A royal wedding

While both just 15 years old, Prince Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon, daughter of Spanish power couple Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, in a lavish ceremony at Old St Paul’s Cathedral in London. 14 November 1501

Henry VII’S decision

Fearful of claimants to his throne, Henry VII was eager that the newlyweds should leave London to take up residency at Ludlow Castle, where they could focus on starting a family. November 1501