Henry, Duke of Cornwall and Richard Foxe Bishop of Winchester stood proxy for the French King. Henry VIII and his queen planned extravagant celebrations rivalling that of their joint coronation for the birth of his son, who automatically became Duke of Cornwall and heir apparent to the English throne, and was expected to become Prince of Wales, King of England, and third king of the House of Tudor. The tournament at Westminster was the most lavish of Henry's reign, and is recorded via a long illuminated vellum roll, known as The Westminster Tournament Roll to be found in the College of Arms collection. Henry
The Six Wives of Henry VIII Live at Hampton Court Palace The Six Wives of Henry VIII Live at Hampton Court Palace The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Live at Hampton Court Palace is a live album from English keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman, released through Eagle Records on 5 October 2009. The album is a live recording of the second of two sold-out concerts on 2 May 2009 at Hampton Court Palace in London. It documents the first live performances of Wakeman's 1973 instrumental concept album "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" in its entirety, in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne. Wakeman performs