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Privy Council seated around Henry V
Members of the Privy Council also know as Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council, were exclusively men, a body of advisers to the sovereign, her showing seated around the king of England at the time. Date: 15th century
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This evocative 15th century print depicts King Henry V of England (r. 1413-1422) surrounded by his Privy Council, an exclusive assembly of the realm's most trusted advisers. The Privy Council, also known as "Majesties Most Honourable Privy Council," was a powerful and influential body that played a pivotal role in the governance of the realm during the medieval period. Seated around the monarch, the Privy Councillors listened intently as Henry V discussed matters of state, law, and politics. The Privy Council was a vital link between the king and the administration of the realm, and its members were responsible for implementing royal decrees, managing the royal household, and providing counsel on diplomatic and military matters. At this time, the Privy Council was composed entirely of men, reflecting the patriarchal nature of medieval society. The men in this print are dressed in the finest robes and furs, signifying their high status and importance. Their serious expressions and attentive postures convey the gravity of the matters under discussion. The Privy Council was a crucial component of the English political system during the 15th century, and its influence continued to grow in the centuries that followed. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the workings of royal government during a time when the monarch's word was law, and the Privy Council was the king's most trusted and reliable source of advice and support.
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