Debate on Queens coronation rights under Henry VII and Henry VIII
A parliamentary discussion analyzes whether a Queen consort’s coronation was a right or mere ceremony. It cites Bacon's commentary on Yorkist support, Henry VII’s hesitation, and Henry VIII's varying practice. The debate also weighs Charles I era evidence and Meade-Stratfield correspondence about Henrietta Maria’s non coronation and the political/religious constraints shaping these royal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Henry VII
Lord Bacon
Henry
Bacon
Hon. VII
House of York
Vouchsare
Elémy VII
Lora Coke
Henry VIII
Anne of Cleves
Jane Seymour
Anne Boleyn
Charles 1
Charles
Rushworth
British Museum
Harleian
Henrietta Maria
Charles J
Charles II
Mead
Stratfield
Birch
Westminster Abbey
Charlee
Mr. Brougham
Her Majesty
Debate on Queen Consort Coronation Rights and Usage
A detailed legal argument examines whether a Queen consort has an independent right to coronation. It surveys historical precedents from Henry VII onward, noting numerous non coronations for Queens, and argues that royal ceremonies were discretionary acts of the King. The discussion cites proclamations, writs, and authorities to support that coronation of the Queen was grace and favor, not a fixed right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her
Charles II
England
The
Public Intelligencer
Henry VII
Henry VIII
James I
Charles I
Charles Jr
Feven
James
William
Mary
Anne
George I
Crowien
James 1
George II
George III
Lord Bacon
Edward II
William de Launacy
de Launncy
Isabella
Edward III
Cinque Ports
Edwardus Anglia
Ourself
Brougham
British Museum
Canterbury
Charles L
Portsmouth
Gilbert
London
Polpaa
Rymer
Buthia Legnieg Frieng
Coronation rights debated in historic parliamentary account
In a lengthy debate, peers examine whether the Queen Consort has an inherent right to be crowned. The Speakers argue the royal proclamations show the crown’s prerogative governs. usage alone cannot establish a right. Historical sources, including Bacon and Lealands, are cited to support the view that coronation is a grace from the Sovereign, not a guaranteed entitlement.
Coronation Rights of Queens Across English Monarchy
A historical legal discussion analyzes whether Queen consorts held an independent right to coronation. It cites examples from Richard I through Catherine Parr, Henry VIII, and James II, noting multiple kings crowned with or without their queens, and that royal ceremonies varied by sovereign will rather than fixed law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
France
Henry
Richard I
England
John
Alvisa of
Gloucester
Isabella of
Henry ViI
Henry VIII
Jane Seymour
Hig
Anne -Boleyn
Catherine Howard
York
Catherine Parr
Henrietta Maria
Charles the
Catherine of
Portugal
Charles II
James II
Brougham
Scotland
Efe
James the
Mr. Brougham
W. Blackstone
Comyn
Ehey
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Becaus
Charles 3
Henry the Seventh
Leland
Salden
Pontificale Romanum
William the Conqueror
Jephen
Stephen
Matilda
Henry II
Prince
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