This is my first timeline, I've only seen one thread on here about it and no timeline. Basically its Arthur Tudor, son of Henry VII, lives to become King.
I am in no way shape or form a good writer, so any/all criticsms are welcome and very much appreciated
14th October 1486
Elizabeth of York gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Winchester Castle. (This is my POD as in OTL this event took place a month earlier, leading to theorised health problems in later life)
He was the son of King Henry VII of the House of Tudor, and named Prince Arthur, after the King of myth that had become popular in England during this period.
The king and queen were elated as it came so soon after Henry’s triumph over Richard III.
1487
Lambert Simnel contended Henry for the throne of England, and being crowned Edward VI in Dublin, was beaten soundly by Henry at the battle of Stoke Field.
1489
The young prince was betrothed to Catherine of Aragon, youngest daughter of King Ferdinand of Spain, and Isabel of Castile. This was part of the treaty of Medina del Campo between England and the newly united Spain, which cemented an alliance between the two. This political manoeuvring by Henry protected his Kingdom from an attack from France.
The Prince, now 3 years old was made the Prince of Wales, the first English Prince to have been so, and the Earl of Chester.
Another celebration took place in England, as the Queen gave birth to a daughter, Margaret
1491
The King and Queen were overjoyed when they had a second son by the name of Henry the Duke of York, stouter and bigger built then his brother, and he was to be known as keen sportsman.
Young Prince Arthur showed to have a deep affection for little brother and would spend many an hour playing with him
1492
The Queen gave birth to a girl, Elizabeth, but she Died 3 years later
1496
The Queen gave birth to another girl, Mary.
1501
There are enormous celebrations as Prince Arthur marries Catherin of Aragon in St Paul’s Cathedral
1502
The young Prince Arthur scares the royal family after falling ill during an epidemic at his castle at Ludlow, the adolescent pulled through and recovers fully, as does his wife who also fell ill. During his recovery he discovers his passion for Archery
1503
Having given birth to 2 more children, a Boy and a Girl, neither of whom survived long, Elizabeth of York died.
That same year Princess Margaret married James IV of Scotland in the Kings bid to split the Auld alliance.
1504
The nation was rejuvenated by the news that Princess Catherine was carrying Arthur’s child. He was born a couple of months later to massive celebrations; Prince Henry was presented to the Public at Ludlow palace. Though the princess’s spirits were dampened by the news her mother had died.
1506
Prince Henry, duke of York, officially enters the Church, a Priest in Canterbury, where he would eventually become Archbishop.
1510
This was the beginning of a new era in England, in January King Henry VII died, passing the crown to Arthur who is coroneted in Westminster Abbey as King Arthur, witness was his sister, with her Husband King James of Scotland, this was a sign of change that was to be felt throughout the British Isles.
Ill post more when I get time, and comments
I am in no way shape or form a good writer, so any/all criticsms are welcome and very much appreciated
King Arthur Tudor
Elizabeth of York gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Winchester Castle. (This is my POD as in OTL this event took place a month earlier, leading to theorised health problems in later life)
He was the son of King Henry VII of the House of Tudor, and named Prince Arthur, after the King of myth that had become popular in England during this period.
The king and queen were elated as it came so soon after Henry’s triumph over Richard III.
1487
Lambert Simnel contended Henry for the throne of England, and being crowned Edward VI in Dublin, was beaten soundly by Henry at the battle of Stoke Field.
1489
The young prince was betrothed to Catherine of Aragon, youngest daughter of King Ferdinand of Spain, and Isabel of Castile. This was part of the treaty of Medina del Campo between England and the newly united Spain, which cemented an alliance between the two. This political manoeuvring by Henry protected his Kingdom from an attack from France.
The Prince, now 3 years old was made the Prince of Wales, the first English Prince to have been so, and the Earl of Chester.
Another celebration took place in England, as the Queen gave birth to a daughter, Margaret
1491
The King and Queen were overjoyed when they had a second son by the name of Henry the Duke of York, stouter and bigger built then his brother, and he was to be known as keen sportsman.
Young Prince Arthur showed to have a deep affection for little brother and would spend many an hour playing with him
1492
The Queen gave birth to a girl, Elizabeth, but she Died 3 years later
1496
The Queen gave birth to another girl, Mary.
1501
There are enormous celebrations as Prince Arthur marries Catherin of Aragon in St Paul’s Cathedral
1502
The young Prince Arthur scares the royal family after falling ill during an epidemic at his castle at Ludlow, the adolescent pulled through and recovers fully, as does his wife who also fell ill. During his recovery he discovers his passion for Archery
1503
Having given birth to 2 more children, a Boy and a Girl, neither of whom survived long, Elizabeth of York died.
That same year Princess Margaret married James IV of Scotland in the Kings bid to split the Auld alliance.
1504
The nation was rejuvenated by the news that Princess Catherine was carrying Arthur’s child. He was born a couple of months later to massive celebrations; Prince Henry was presented to the Public at Ludlow palace. Though the princess’s spirits were dampened by the news her mother had died.
1506
Prince Henry, duke of York, officially enters the Church, a Priest in Canterbury, where he would eventually become Archbishop.
1510
This was the beginning of a new era in England, in January King Henry VII died, passing the crown to Arthur who is coroneted in Westminster Abbey as King Arthur, witness was his sister, with her Husband King James of Scotland, this was a sign of change that was to be felt throughout the British Isles.
Ill post more when I get time, and comments
