Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 3 of 6, slice 7 of 9: England, 1485-1509, Henry VII

In the wake of the decisive clash at Bosworth, the new monarch moves swiftly to cement his authority. He orders the transfer of a teenage noble hostage from the north, securing the young heir in the Tower to prevent any resurgence of dissent. Meanwhile, a princess once promised to a rival king finds herself escorted safely to her mother’s side, her fate redirected by the changing tide of power.

With the kingdom’s leading families gathered, the ruler announces a marriage that unites the houses of York and Lancaster, a union that steadies the realm and wins the goodwill of both nobles and commoners. The ceremony culminates in a grand coronation at Westminster, where the new king is anointed amid solemn prayers and public acclaim. A parliament convenes shortly after, laying the foundations for a reign focused on justice, stability, and the restoration of order after years of turmoil.