Actions to establish his right to the throne and parliament

When did he date his reign

21st of August a day before Bosworth so that all of Richard III men were accused of treason

When did he marry Elizabeth of York and why

January 1486 to show he is legit, reconciliation between York and Lacaster

When did he crown himself

October 1485, a week before Parliament (November) so nob,especially had to swear allegiance

What was the Royal progress

Tour of the country in April 1486 to show power and to show himself as the King

When did he have a son

Arthur in September 1486 heir, continue dynasty and cements rise to be king

How did he reward his supporters

Power, loyal trustworthy by King, strengthens bonds

John de Vere - Earl of Oxford

Lord Stanley - Earl of Derby + mums hand in marriage

Jasper Tudor - Royal Authority in Wales

Sir William Stanley- Lord Chamberlain

Calling of Parliament

1485 - recognise him as king/taxes attained

1487 - Response to Simnel

1489-90 - Tax for Brittany

1491-2 - Response to Perkin Warbeck and taxes

1495 - Response issues with Ireland (rebellions)

1496-7 - Wool trade

1504 - Attainderd