- Wake up around 6:00 AM, often rising with the sun.
- Begin the day with prayers, either alone or with a group of nobles or clergy.
- Spend time with council members to hear advice on important matters of the kingdom.
- Attend or preside over court sessions, often held in the presence of nobles, knights, and other important figures.
- Receive ambassadors or representatives from other kingdoms, and discuss diplomatic and trade matters.
Midday:
- Have lunch, which could consist of a variety of dishes such as bread, cheese, meat, and fruits.
- Continue with administrative duties, such as reviewing and signing documents, or meeting with specific officials or representatives of different guilds.
- Engage in physical activities, such as hunting or practice with arms, to maintain physical fitness and skills in warfare.
- Spend time with close family members, including the queen, children, and other relatives, to discuss personal affairs and nurture family ties.
Afternoon:
- Continue to attend court sessions and address legal or political matters.
- Meet with representatives of the church or religious figures, to discuss issues of faith, patronage, and the influence of the church in the kingdom.
- Receive entertainment at the court, such as performances from musicians, jugglers, acrobats, or poets, to relax and socialize.
- Occasionally indulge in leisure activities like music, reading, or playing board games, either privately or with trusted companions.
Evening:
- Have dinner, which could include a variety of courses such as soup, fish, meat, and dessert.
- Engage in religious rituals, like vespers or evening prayers, to end the day and seek God's guidance.
- Spend time with family members or friends, enjoying conversation and reinforcing bonds.
- Retire for the night around 8:00 PM, often retiring with candles or torches for artificial lighting.
Medieval kings also participated in ceremonial events and festivals, travelled to different regions of their kingdom to meet subjects and manage affairs, and engaged in military campaigns to defend their territories, establish dominance, or expand their power and influence.