This History video introduces teachers to the tradition of royal progresses during the Tudor period, focusing on their political importance and public impact. It explains how monarchs like Henry VII, Henry VIII, and especially Elizabeth I used these extensive tours to secure loyalty, demonstrate power, and escape the unhealthy conditions of London. The video explores the logistical scale of progresses, involving hundreds of courtiers and placing financial responsibility on local hosts. It shows how Elizabeth I in particular used progresses to shape her public image and reinforce her authority through strategic displays of wealth and personal connection.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History scheme – England. It helps teachers guide pupils in understanding how Tudor rulers maintained power and influence across the country through royal progresses, offering insight into the relationship between monarchy, propaganda, and public perception.

History, Upper key stage 2, Year 5, *New* British history 5: What was life like in Tudor England? Lesson 4: How did Queen Elizabeth I use a royal progress?