Tudor Royal Progresses

Tudor Royal Progresses were an important way to for the Tudor monarchs to consolidate their rule throughout England.[1] Following his victory at the Battle of Bosworth in August 1485, the first Tudor monarch, Henry VII, ensured his coronation (November 1485), called a parliament (November 1485), married Elizabeth of York (January 1486) – all in London before embarking on his first Royal Progress in March 1486.[2] The last Tudor Royal Progress took place in summer 1602,[3] as Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch died in March 1603.[4]

Henry VII: 1485–1509
  • 1486

References
  1. "Royal progresses and their importance - Tudor Tuesdays". Hever Castle. Hever Castle Ltd. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  2. Wheeler, Helen (30 July 2017). "King Henry VII 1485 - 1486 Chronology - Tudor Nation". www.tudornation.com. Tudor Nation. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  3. Pearce, Ken. "History Show - Queen Elizabeth I comes to Harefield". You Tube. Uxbridge FM. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  4. "Elizabeth I slept here - a look at the Queen's summer progresses". British Heritage. British Heritage Travel. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
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