On this day in Tudor history, 20th July 1554, Prince Philip of Spain landed on English soil to marry Queen Mary I, having left Valladolid on 14th May.
He did not travel light. 1000s of soldiers and men sailed with him, including a dancing master - yes, he had his priorities right - and his journey had been marked by processions, fireworks and artillery salutes.
Let me take you behind the scenes of one of the most politically charged royal arrivals in English history.
Discover also:
- Why Parliament restricted Philip’s power before he even set foot on English soil
- How his epic journey was marked by diplomatic theatre and imperial symbolism
- The tension between Spanish ambition and English sovereignty
- And whether this marriage was doomed from the start…
And here's my video on their wedding:
Full source: Philip’s Journey to England – Spanish Relaciones (PDF)] - https://uvadoc.uva.es/bitstream/handle/10324/58553/TFG_F_2022_043.pdf?sequence=1
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