In his later years King James was sometimes immobilised by illnesses. In April 1619 he had to travel in a litter, and then was carried in a chair. Although King James became … See more

The aristocrats at court were expected to follow the cortège from Theobalds or await the arrival of the body at Somerset House, then known as … See more

Black mourning cloth was provided for 9,000 people to attend the funeral. A number of servants, gunners, and former members of the household of Anne of Denmark petitioned … See more

Later in the year, on 8 November 1625, Spencer, Lord Compton, who served as Master of the King's Robes delivered jewels to two courtiers of Charles I, Lord Conway and Endymion Porter, at Hampton Court. These included the famous diamond hat … See more

King Charles was proclaimed at the gate of Theobalds by the Knight Marshal, Edward Zouch. The Earl of Kellie advised that proclamations should speak of the "King of Great Britain", … See more

In Scotland, rooms at Holyrood Palace were also draped with symbolic black cloth. The cloth was supplemented with wall paintings by James Warkman. In 1626 the cloth was given to the keepers of the palace and Warkman painted over the black decoration, … See more

The chief mourner was Charles I. His supporters were the Earls of Arundel and Rutland. His train was carried by the Duke of Lennox, … See more