Henry VIII Tudor Appointments Timeline

Prince Henry succeeded his father as King Henry VIII.

Henry’s grandmother, Margaret Beaufort, took control and formed a new council. Members of the council included Thomas Howard, Thomas Ruthall, Thomas Lovell, William Wareham Archbishop of Canterbury, Henry Marnay and Richard Fox. Thomas Ruthall retained his postion as King’s secretary while Thomas Lovell was appointed Treasurer of the Chamber. Henry Marnay became Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard.

To mark the coronation, Henry created 24 new Knights of the Order of the Bath.

King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon rode in procession from the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey. Henry rode on horseback while Catherine travelled in a litter covered in cloth of gold. Henry was crowned King Henry VIII and Catherine was crowned Queen consort at Westminster Abbey. Henry sat in Edward I’s coronation chair to receive the crown of Edward the Confessor. The service was conducted by William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury. After the ceremony a coronation banquet was held at Westminster Hall. The streets of London were decorated with tapestries and cloth of gold and food and drink were set out on trestle tables for the people.

Thomas Linacre was appointed Royal Physician.

Henry VIII appointed Thomas Wolsey as King’s almoner.

Thomas Englefield became Speaker of the Commons.

Thomas Wolsey became a Knight of the Garter and a member of the privy council

Henry created Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, Earl Marshall

Thomas Wolsey became a member of the King’s council. Henry was impressed with the way that he handled governmental matters quickly and efficiently.

Sir Edward Howard, son of the Earl of Surrey, was appointed Lord Admiral. The position had become vacant following the death of the Earl of Orford.

Cuthbert Tunstall was appointed Chancellor to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Robert Sheffield was appointed Speaker of the Commons.

Thomas Wolsey was appointed Dean of York.

Thomas Howard, brother of the late Edward Howard, was appointed Lord Admiral.

Thomas Wolsey was created Bishop of Tournai.