Category: Marriage
Elizabeth never got married, but…
The Case of Amy Robsart – A Tudor Whodunnit?
As promised, I want to share with you what was said in last night’s Channel Five “Revealed” programme, “The Virgin…
Why Didn’t Elizabeth I Marry?
In the final scene of Shekhar Kapur’s “Elizabeth”, starring Cate Blanchett, we see Kat Ashley cutting Elizabeth’s hair off and…
Robert Dudley to Marry Mary Queen of Scots?
On this day in history, 29th September 1564, Robert Dudley was made Earl of Leicester, an earldom which had been…
Elizabeth and Leicester – Bess and Robin
After reading Jeane Westin’s wonderful novel about the relationship between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, I…
Elizabeth I’s Visit to Kenilworth Castle
From the 9th to the 27th July 1575 Elizabeth I stayed at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, home of her great…
Elizabeth I and the threat posed by the Grey Sisters
Just a quick post as I’m on the road travelling around the UK, but I thought you’d all be interested…
On Monsieur’s Departure
On this day in history, 10th June 1584, François, Duke of Anjou and Alençon, died at the age of 30…