On 07 May 1603 during his journey south King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 36) stayed at Theobalds House, Hertfordshire as a guest of William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley.

King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 36) knighted:

Gervase Helwys (age 41)

John Leventhorpe 1st Baronet (age 43)

Michael Stanhope (age 54).

Thomas Bisshopp 1st Baronet (age 50).