Role of the government in Henry VIII's reign

The Privy Chamber

Importance:

• The importance of it grew in Henry VIII's reign, particularly the influence of the Groom of the Stool
• The Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber were also members of the court and were constantly at the beck and call of Henry and travelled with him
• Some of them attended to the King's most intimate needs.

Factions - The Privy Council

• A faction is a group of people who sought…