# Henry VIII's Longest Marriage

> King Henry VIII married one wife for 18 years.
- Title: Henry VIII's Longest Marriage · Slate Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: King Henry VIII married one wife for 18 years. Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon for 18 years before divorcing her.
- Keywords: henry viii, catherine of aragon, divorce, marriage, england, royalty, Henry, VIII's, Longest, Slate Magazine
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/09/trivia-quiz-daily-slate-history-tycoons-vice-presidents-royalty.html?via=rss
- Author: Ray Hamel
- Published: 2026-09-30T09:55:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: henry viii, catherine of aragon, divorce, marriage, england, royalty
## King Henry VIII
King Henry VIII married one wife for 18 years.
## Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon was Henry VIII's first wife.
## Marriage Duration
Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon for 18 years.
## Divorce
Henry VIII divorced Catherine of Aragon in 1533.
## Next Marriage
Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn in 1533.
## Key takeaway

Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon for 18 years before divorcing her.