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Arthur Tudor named Prince of Wales

When
1489–1490
Where
England; Palace of Westminster
Episodes
2

Arthur Tudor, eldest son of Henry VII, was appointed Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester on 29 November 1489. The formal investiture ceremony took place at the Palace of Westminster on 27 February 1490, following his creation as a Knight of the Bath.

Episodes

  1. 29 November 1489 · EnglandAppointment as Prince of Wales

    Arthur was appointed Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester on 29 November 1489, following his knighthood in the Order of the Bath.

  2. 27 February 1490 · Palace of WestminsterInvestiture Ceremony

    The formal investiture of Arthur as Prince of Wales took place at the Palace of Westminster on 27 February 1490.

Background and detail

Background. Arthur was the eldest son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Born in 1486, he was Duke of Cornwall from birth. Henry VII named him Arthur to emphasize the Welsh origins of the Tudor dynasty and strengthen their claim to the English throne.

Appointment and Investiture. On 29 November 1489, Arthur was appointed Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester after being made a Knight of the Bath. The formal investiture ceremony was held at the Palace of Westminster on 27 February 1490, marking his official recognition as heir apparent.

People involved

Sources

  1. Arthur, Prince of Wales Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03

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