1485-1509: Henry VII
August 21, 1485: Henry VII backdates his reign to designate Yorkists as traitors and make them vulnerable to
attainders, charges of treason, etc.
October 30, 1485: Official coronation before marriage to Elizabeth and first Parliament, emphasizing his
rightful claim to the throne.
November 7, 1485: First meeting of Parliament, during which 28 Acts of Attainder are passed against Yorkists.
Tonnage and poundage are granted for life.
January 16, 1486: Papal dispensation is granted for Henry and Elizabeth's marriage.
January 18, 1486: Marriage between Henry VII and Elizabeth takes place.
April 1486: Henry VII begins a Royal Progression to the North.
September 19, 1486: Birth of Prince Arthur, the first son of Henry and Elizabeth.
1509-1547: Henry VIII
1509-1514: Consolidation period.
Sir Thomas Lovell: reappointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Bishop Fox: reappointed Lord Privy Seal.
Archbishop Warham: reappointed Lord Chancellor.
Within the first few days of his reign in April 1509: arrest of Empson and Dudley. Abolished the hated Council
Learned in Law. Announced he would honour the marriage agreement with CoA. Cancelled 175 bonds and
recognisances that were owed. Executed Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk.
1547-1553: Edward VI
February 4, 1547: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, awards himself the title of Lord Protector shortly
after the death of Henry VIII.
Within weeks of Henry's death: Somerset further consolidates his power by also bestowing upon himself the
title of Duke of Somerset.
Northumberland: Appointed himself Lord President of the Privy Council, to avoid the connotations of being
Lord Protector. Purged the conservative Southampton and Arundel, appointed Sir John Gates as Vice-
Chamberlain to ensure his control over the court.
1553-1558: Mary I
July 19, 1553: Mary is declared Queen by the Council. This declaration marks a pivotal moment as Mary
asserts her claim to the throne.
August 21, 1485: Henry VII backdates his reign to designate Yorkists as traitors and make them vulnerable to
attainders, charges of treason, etc.
October 30, 1485: Official coronation before marriage to Elizabeth and first Parliament, emphasizing his
rightful claim to the throne.
November 7, 1485: First meeting of Parliament, during which 28 Acts of Attainder are passed against Yorkists.
Tonnage and poundage are granted for life.
January 16, 1486: Papal dispensation is granted for Henry and Elizabeth's marriage.
January 18, 1486: Marriage between Henry VII and Elizabeth takes place.
April 1486: Henry VII begins a Royal Progression to the North.
September 19, 1486: Birth of Prince Arthur, the first son of Henry and Elizabeth.
1509-1547: Henry VIII
1509-1514: Consolidation period.
Sir Thomas Lovell: reappointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Bishop Fox: reappointed Lord Privy Seal.
Archbishop Warham: reappointed Lord Chancellor.
Within the first few days of his reign in April 1509: arrest of Empson and Dudley. Abolished the hated Council
Learned in Law. Announced he would honour the marriage agreement with CoA. Cancelled 175 bonds and
recognisances that were owed. Executed Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk.
1547-1553: Edward VI
February 4, 1547: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, awards himself the title of Lord Protector shortly
after the death of Henry VIII.
Within weeks of Henry's death: Somerset further consolidates his power by also bestowing upon himself the
title of Duke of Somerset.
Northumberland: Appointed himself Lord President of the Privy Council, to avoid the connotations of being
Lord Protector. Purged the conservative Southampton and Arundel, appointed Sir John Gates as Vice-
Chamberlain to ensure his control over the court.
1553-1558: Mary I
July 19, 1553: Mary is declared Queen by the Council. This declaration marks a pivotal moment as Mary
asserts her claim to the throne.
