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Because she was Prince Arther's widow (dowager). Prince Arther was Henry's older brother. Arther was the Prince of Wales until his death. A good book on the topic is The Constant Princess. (I don't remember the author.)

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Q: Why was catherine of aragon titled princess dowager of wales after being divorced by Henry viii?
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