18 July - Kat Ashley, Elizabeth I's lady shorts

On this day in Tudor history, 18th July 1565, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the queen's close friend and loyal servant, Kat Ashley, died. Find out more about Kat (also known as Katherine Ashley, Katherine Astley and Katherine Champernowne) in this edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from Claire Ridgway. Other Tudor history events for 18th July: July 18 - Queen Jane is betrayed and Queen Mary wins - /watch/kstxx8NxcdMxx July 18 - Edmund Dudley, false traitor - /watch/INE2ZvVljzcl2

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