Securing the throne

• Battle Of Bosworth


  Dated his reign from 21st August (day before battle), could say accuse those who fought on the Yorkist side, of being a traitor
• Earl of Warwick


  Arrested him, had a stronger claim to throne, executed in 1499, Edward IVs nephew
• Coronation


  A week before first parliament meeting, showed his right to throne was hereditary, not a parliamentary sanction
• Marriage


  Married Elizabeth of York, January 1486, united the Lancaster and York houses
• Heir


  Prince Arthur was born September 1486
• Acts Of Attainder


  Issued to those who fought on Yorkist side at Bosworth, property is forfeited to the crown