Adopted at the start of the reign, and lasted from 1509 to 1514
Henry became disenchanted with the reluctance of some of his father's senior councillors
To support a war with France
Henry
Became more attuned to governing, became increasingly his own man by asserting his undoubted right to control decision-making
Henry
Surrounded himself with like-minded young courtiers who reinforced his suspicions of the 'old guard'
Became particularly impressed by the organisational skills of Thomas Wolsey, whose contribution to the effective management of the French campaign earned him royal gratitude
Thomas Wolsey
Emerged as the dominant political figure
Had the uncanny ability - at least in his early years - to give the king precisely what he wanted, or to convince the king of what he assumed he wanted
Several factors combined to bring the conciliar approach to an end
