The Cotswolds
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Cotswolds
Katherine Parr (1512-1548) was the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII of England. She was the only of his wives to survive him.
Katherine Parr died on 5 September 1548, eight days after giving birth to a daughter, Mary. Katherine Parr is buried in St. Mary's Chapel on the grounds of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire,.
Today, Katherine Parr's tomb is a popular tourist attraction at Sudeley Castle. She is the only English queen to be buried on private land.