Character in Henry VIII
Queen Katharine ♀ female
277Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
3.1Last Scene
8.6%Of Play Dialogue
Queen Katharine speaks 277 lines in Henry VIII — the #3 role by line count, accounting for 8.6% of the play’s dialogue across 3 scenes.
Queen Katharine enters the play in Act 1, Scene 2: “Nay, we must longer kneel: I am a suitor.”
Every scene where Queen Katharine speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 54 | 22.0% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 87 | 33.6% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 136 | 67.3% |
Dialogue partners
Across 3 scenes, Queen Katharine most frequently shares the stage with: Cardinal Wolsey (3 shared scenes), King Henry Viii (2 shared scenes), Cardinal Campeius (2 shared scenes), Gentleman (1 shared scenes), Norfolk (1 shared scenes).
Quick facts
Where does Queen Katharine rank in Henry VIII’s cast?
#3 by line count, with 277 lines across Acts 1 to 3.
Who does Queen Katharine speak with most often?
Cardinal Wolsey — 3 shared scenes.