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The execution scene of Queen Catherine Howard from the film “Henry VIII and His Six Wives” (1972). Catherine is portrayed by Lynne Frederick in the film while Keith Michell portrays King Henry VIII. This is my favourite portrayal of Catherine Howard. Lynne Frederick really captured Catherine’s vulnerability and the execution scene was played out so beautifully. This scene was filmed in School Quad at Eton College in Berkshire, England. Eton was also used as Hampton Court Palace where Catherine w