Mary's Coronation Date Fixed
Mary's government fixes the coronation for the beginning of October after consolidating control following the succession crisis.
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August
Proclamations Issued
Mary's government issues proclamations securing the new reign
Tunstall Restored
Cuthbert Tunstall is restored as Bishop of Durham.
September
Arrest of Hugh Latimer
Is arrested under Mary's Catholic restoration.
Anne of Cleves Joins Coronation Retinue
Anne of Cleves joins the royal ceremonial party and later follows Mary during the Abbey procession.
Elizabeth Joins Mary's Coronation Retinue
Elizabeth takes part in the ceremonial retinue despite the religious and political tensions surrounding Mary's accession.
Mary's Coronation Eve Procession
Mary travels through London in state before the coronation, allowing the city to demonstrate public loyalty to the restored queen.
Cranmer Summoned
Thomas Cranmer is summoned as Mary reverses Edwardian religion.
Deprivation
Is deprived of the bishopric of London under Mary I.
Gardiner Chosen to Crown Mary
Stephen Gardiner is selected to conduct the coronation because Archbishop Thomas Cranmer is imprisoned and unavailable to preside.
Hugh Latimer Arrested under Mary I
Hugh Latimer is arrested after Mary's accession because of his prominent Protestant preaching and opposition to the restored Catholic settlement.
John Hooper Arrested under Marian Restoration
John Hooper is arrested as Mary's government moves against prominent Protestant clergy who refuse to accept the restoration of Catholic doctrine.
Mass Restored at Court
The Mass is restored at court during Mary’s first months.
New Coronation Oil Obtained
Mary obtains fresh consecrated oil because she regards the oil used under Edward VI's Protestant regime as unsuitable for her ceremony.
Royal Injunctions Suspended
Edwardian religious injunctions are suspended as Catholic worship returns.
Summons to London
Is summoned after Mary begins reversing Edwardian religion.
Thomas Cranmer Arrested for Treason and Heresy
Thomas Cranmer is arrested after defending Edward VI's religious settlement and supporting the succession arrangement that placed Jane Grey before Mary.
Tower Imprisonment
Is imprisoned with other Protestant leaders.
October
Coronation
Crowned Queen of England, the 2nd Queen since the Norman conquest
Coronation
Mary is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey
Gardiner Anoints Mary I
Gardiner anoints Mary with newly prepared holy oil during the sacred portion of the ceremony.
Mary Carries Orb after Crowning
Mary carries the orb in the outward procession after the crowning, following her chosen adaptation of the traditional rite.
Mary Declines Edward's Coronation Chair
Mary avoids using the ancient chair in the same manner as Edward, reflecting concern that Protestant usage had compromised its ceremonial purity.
Mary I Crowned as Regnant Queen
Mary is crowned as queen regnant, confirming in ceremony that sovereign authority is vested in her personally.
Mary Receives Coronation Regalia
Mary receives the ceremonial insignia of monarchy before the act of crowning.
Mary's Coronation Banquet
A formal coronation feast follows the Abbey service and publicly celebrates Mary's successful accession.
Mary's Coronation Communion
Mary participates in the Eucharistic conclusion of the service after the main coronation rites.
Mary's Coronation Oath
Mary takes the coronation oath as England's reigning queen before proceeding to anointing and investiture.
Mary's Coronation Recognition
Before Gardiner proceeds to the sacred rites, Mary is presented publicly in the Abbey as England's lawful sovereign.
First Parliament Opens
Mary's first parliament opens after her coronation
First Parliament Opens
Mary’s first parliament opens and begins undoing Edwardian reforms.
Catherine Restored
Mary restores the honour of Catherine of Aragon by parliamentary action
Catholic Bishops Restored
Catholic bishops regain influence in Mary’s religious government.
Divorce
Parliament declares the divorce of Henry & Katherine of Aragon invalid
Edwardian Prayer Book Undermined
The Edwardian prayer book loses authority under Mary’s restoration.
First Act of Repeal
Parliament repeals Edwardian religious legislation from the previous reign.
First Statute of Repeal Passed
Parliament repeals major Edwardian religious legislation and restores worship broadly to the position existing late in Henry VIII's reign.
Gardiner Opens Parliament
Gardiner steers Mary’s first parliament toward Catholic restoration.
John Pollard Chosen Speaker under Mary
John Pollard becomes Speaker when Mary's first Parliament meets after her successful accession.
Latin Services Revived
Latin services begin returning in churches loyal to Mary.
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