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Accession of James I

When
24 March 1603
Where
England
Part of
Accession and Coronation of James I

James VI acceded to the English throne on 24 March 1603.

Following Elizabeth's death, James VI of Scotland became King of England and Ireland as James I on 24 March 1603. William Cecil had sent a draft proclamation of this accession in March 1603 as the queen was dying.

Sources

  1. Union of the Crowns Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  2. James VI and I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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