Events tagged with "holyrood abbey"

Historical Events tagged with "holyrood abbey"

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Politics & Government

Royal Marriage of James IV and Margaret Tudor

August 8th, 1503 521 years ago

King James IV of Scotland married Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England, in a ceremony held at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh. This royal union was intended to strengthen the ties between Scotland and England, easing tensions and fostering an alliance between the two kingdoms. The marriage was significant as it tied the Scottish crown closely to the English monarchy and was part of a broader strategy to ensure peace in the region.