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Written for the Studio Music Company Prelude Plus series (grade 2.5). The Great Chronicle of London records that upon completion of the re-building of his manor at Shene in 1501, King Henry VII commanded that it be re-named Rychemount. This was in honour of the Yorkshire Earldom which had been bestowed upon his father, and the title by which he himself had been known prior to being crowned King. The palace at Richmond was now the jewel amongst royal properties and over the next 150 years, would be used as the seat of royal government, as well as hosting many important royal visits. It was also at Richmond that the plans for the defence of England against the Spanish Armada was formulated. The piece is in four movements, portraying key events that happened during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1.
(Duration - 7.5 minutes)

Publisher: Studio Music