The sets of verses begin with three elegiac couplets headed titulus Bibliothece, probably placed over the door of entrance. |
In addition, Henry had Parliament repeal Titulus Regius, the statute that declared Edward IV's marriage invalid and his children illegitimate, thus legitimising his wife. |
To the Latin cross are added the titulus, and a lower diagonal crosspiece which is assumed to be a rest for the feet. |
His title to the throne was confirmed by Parliament in January 1484 by the document Titulus Regius. |