The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory

The Constant Princess My Rating: 4.8

Philippa Gregory brings Katherine of Aragon to life in The Constant Princess, offering a deeply personal view of a young woman bound by royal duty yet determined to shape her own destiny. Born to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, Katherine is fated to marry Prince Arthur of England. Their marriage blossoms into love, but tragedy strikes when Arthur dies at fifteen, leaving Katherine with a deathbed promise to marry his brother, Henry, and fulfill their shared dreams.

For seven years, Katherine navigates the dangerous Tudor court, enduring poverty, humiliation, and political intrigue, all while waiting for her moment to claim her role as Queen. Gregory portrays Katherine as brave, clever, and unyielding—a woman whose resilience and determination are inspiring.

I absolutely loved experiencing Katherine’s story through her own eyes. The only downside was that my audiobook was abridged, but even so, I felt I didn’t miss any key moments. This is a compelling, emotional read, and I’m diving straight into the next book in the series!