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Henry VIII setting out from Dover, for his meeting with Francis I at the Field of the Cloth of Gold. Date: 31 May 1520
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This striking image captures the momentous departure of King Henry VIII from Dover, England, on 31 May 1520, as he embarked on his historic meeting with King Francis I of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The two monarchs, renowned for their extravagance and love of grandeur, came together for a display of power and diplomacy that would go down in history. Henry VIII, resplendent in his royal robes and wearing the distinctive Tudor crown, stands confidently on the deck of his ship, surrounded by his entourage of nobles and advisors. The ships in the background, filled with supplies and soldiers, are ready to set sail across the English Channel to meet the French forces. The Field of the Cloth of Gold, held between 9 and 24 June 1520, was a spectacular event that showcased the wealth and power of the two monarchs. The meeting took place in the open field between Calais and Guines, and was marked by lavish feasts, tournaments, and pageantry. The name 'Field of the Cloth of Gold' came from the rich fabric that covered the pavilions and tents of the kings and their courts. Despite the initial success of the meeting, tensions between England and France continued to simmer, and the two countries would eventually go to war in 1544. This photograph serves as a reminder of a pivotal moment in European history, when two powerful monarchs came together in a display of diplomacy and pageantry that would leave a lasting impact on the political landscape of the time.
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