Lady Katherine Grey part 4: From Traitor's Daughter to Elizabeth's Heir

The transcript discusses the remarriage of Francis, Catherine's mother, and her intentions for Catherine to marry Edward Seymour. Despite Francis's declining health, she sought Queen Elizabeth's approval for the marriage. After Francis's death, Queen Elizabeth took a more favorable stance towards Catherine, promoting her at court. However, the Grey family's fortunes were about to change dramatically.

Why did Francis choose to marry Adrian Stokes?

• To ensure her family's safety

• To secure a large dowry

• To gain a higher social status

• To become closer to the English crown

What was the potential political implication of Catherine's marriage to Edward Seymour?

• It would weaken Elizabeth's rule

• It would align England with France

• It could strengthen Catherine's claim to the throne

• It would make Catherine a Catholic leader

What was Queen Elizabeth's reaction to Francis's death?

• She banned Catherine from the court

• She offered to cover the funeral expenses

• She was angered by Francis's second marriage

• She ignored the event completely

What role did Catherine take on after her mother's death?

• She became a nun

• She was promoted to wait on Queen Elizabeth

• She left the court to live in France

• She married Prince Eric of Sweden

What rumors circulated about Catherine at court after her mother's death?

• That she was secretly married to Edward Seymour

• That she might be adopted by Elizabeth

• That she was to be sent to Scotland

• That she was planning to overthrow Elizabeth