Court and Household

Question 1

What was the purpose of royal court

Answer 1

to show wealth and power to other royals and courtiers

Question 2

Which courts was Henry influenced by

Answer 2

France and Burgundy

Question 3

What did courtiers aim to do
x3

Answer 3

Gain rewards/status
the kings ear/ support from influential figures
aid for legal issues

Question 4

what is personal monarchy

Answer 4

where political influence and power is dependent more on the relationship with the monarch than an office held

Question 5

what was the household proper
x3

Answer 5

responsible for looking after king
courtiers, guests etc. (people being entertained)
supervised by Lord steward

Question 6

what was the political part of the system
x2

Answer 6

influential courtiers and other senior household officials
presided over by Lord Chamberlain

Question 7

what was the Lord Chamberlain

Answer 7

position of power and considerable trust
1495 betrayal of sir William Stanley dangerous blow

Question 8

what was the privy chamber

Answer 8

Kings private chamber with most personal advisors, those secluded struggled to gain kings favour

Question 9

example of Henry spending on court

Answer 9

1497 paid 13s 4d for two harpists