Field of the Cloth of Gold
May 14, 2020
4 minutes
WHAT WAS THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD?
It was a spectacular meeting between the kings of England and France, the likes of which had never been seen before. On 7 June 1520, Henry VIII met Francis I of France in a valley near Calais for a grand festival – 18 days of tournaments, feasts, masquerades and religious services. Due to its opulence and grandeur, the event was known as the Field of the Cloth of Gold. Officially, it was an event designed to solidify the friendship between the two nations; in reality, it was a chance for each king to show off his wealth, power and refinement.
WHAT WAS THE POINT OF IT?
It was hoped that the momentous event would mark
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