Two young kings. Thousands of courtiers. Magnificent tents of cloth of gold. A diplomatic meeting unlike anything Europe had ever seen.
On 7 June 1520, King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France met between Guînes and Ardres in an extraordinary display of wealth, power and prestige that would become known as the Field of the Cloth of Gold.
In this special TudorHub News report, historical correspondent Thomas Grey travels to the opening day of the event to witness the arrival of the two monarchs, explore the purpose of the meeting, and report on the astonishing temporary city that has appeared in the fields of northern France.
Join Thomas as he reports from one of the most spectacular gatherings of the Tudor age.