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Henry VIII's Brothers in Armour
Henry VIII loved the spectacle of a tournament to show off. In addition to jousting displays with François I of France, Henry and the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I gifted each other armour and ...
The Mirror17d
Royal Mail stamps highlight the role of arms and armour in 'shaping our world'
The Royal Mail has unveiled a set of twelve new stamps to honour the Royal Armouries, featuring eight stamps that showcase armour worn by monarchs like Henry VIII and Charles I from 1520 to 1686.
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Royal Mail unveils selection of stamps featuring the flashiest armour ever owned by Britain’s best-known monarchs
Eight stamps show stunning examples of armour from 1520 to 1686 owned by monarchs including King Henry VIII, King Charles I, King Charles II and King James II. They include Henry VIII’s horned ...