Catherine of Aragon marries Arthur, Prince of Wales, at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
The marriage of Catherine of Aragon to Arthur, Prince of Wales, on November 14, 1501, at St Paul's Cathedral in London, was a grand affair that cemented her status as Princess of Wales. This union was a climactic point in a carefully organized political alliance. Despite the promising beginnings, their marriage lasted a mere five months due to Arthur's untimely death. The alliance underscores the importance placed on dynastic marriages among European powers to maintain political harmony and strengthen diplomatic ties.