Henry's objectives Flashcards
crowned
30th Oct 1485, before his marriage, so no one could say that he had obtained the Throne through his wife
the coronation
signified the approval of the church and the pope on Henry’s claim
the nobility
had to swear an oath of allegiance, which could not be broken, otherwise it was not just treason, but a sin against God
no expense was spared
at the coronation - spent huge amounts of money on gold cloth and purple velvet
protection
developed his own royal body guard, the Yeomen of the Guard
his marriage
symbolised the reconciliation between the Yorkists and Lancastrians
Henry had parliament
repeal Titulus Regius, the statute that declared Edward’ IV’s marriage invalid and his children illegitimate
Elizabeth
soon gave birth to Arthur in September 1486, which gave a greater sense of permanence
her coronation was delayed until 1487 - he was determined to stake his own individual claim to the throne
parliament
called on 7 Nov 1485 to recognise him formally
Royal Progress
it was traditional for the King to hear petitions and cases and to grant justices and favours. In this way, he could demonstrate his Royal power and presence to his subjects
rewards for Nobility
made John de Vere the Earl of Oxford and Lord Thomas Stanley the Earl of Derby
-these appointments gave Henry two loyal supports in the East Midlands and North-West
his principal aim
was to restore royal authority in a realm recovering from the War of the Roses
