Arthur Tudor

Arthur Tudor was the first son and oldest child born to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. His younger siblings included Margaret, Queen of Scots; Henry Tudor, King of England; and Mary, Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk.

A Short Life
Arthur was sworn to marry Catherine of Aragon, the youngest child of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile from an early age. His father brought him to meet his young wife before the ceremony, something strictly against custom. On the journey, Arthur is shown to be ill and frail, coughing during the horseback ride to the tents where his bride-to-be is staying. When finally permitted to meet, Catherine smiles politely at Arthur, and Arthur does so back. However, his cough continues, and the next scene is at his funeral.

Arthur and Catherine were married in November 1501 and went to live together at Ludlow Castle as Prince and Princess of Wales. However, Arthur and Catherine became ill, and Arthur was unable to regain his heath. He died at Ludlow in April 1502 and was succeeded as Prince of Wales by his younger brother, Henry.