House of Tudor ruled their domains for just over a century. Henry VIII was the only son of Henry VII to live to the age of maturity. Issues around the royal succession (including marriage and the succession rights of women) became major political themes during the Tudor era. The House of Stuart, descended from Henry VII's daughter Margaret, came to power in 1603 when Elizabeth I died and the Tudor line failed. For analysis of politics, diplomacy and social history, see Tudor period. The Tudors descended on Henry VII's mother's side from John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset, one of the illegitimate children
Royal House Centennial Medal with celebrations of the centennial of Norwegian independence and the royal family in 2005. The medal was awarded to members of the Norwegian Royal Family, descendants of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud, members of the Royal Court, members of the government, the presidium of the Norwegian Parliament, county governors, bishops of the Church of Norway, police directors, other officials, and persons that assisted the royal family. A total of 400 medals were produced, of which 366 were awarded. Royal House Centennial Medal The Royal House Centennial Medal () is a Norwegian award established by Harald V of Norway to