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This blog and website is run by Tudor history author Claire Ridgway, who is known for creating The Elizabeth Files’ sister site, www.theanneboleynfiles.com and who has published many history

Posted in Anne Boleyn Appearance of Elizabeth I Parents Portraits

Is Anne Boleyn’s Famous Portrait Actually Elizabeth I?

I was inspired to write this post today by a member of The Anne Boleyn Files Facebook page, Jane, who commented that the portrait of Elizabeth I

Who were men that courted Elizabeth I after she was queen, specifically, who were her favorites and how intimate, if at all, were their relationships?

…had not been queen. I do not believe that they had a sexual relationship though. https://www.elizabethfiles.com/info/bios/robert-dudley/ Robert Devereux – He was a favourite later in Elizabeth’s life. https://www.elizabethfiles.com/robert-devereux-2nd-earl-of-essex/4474/ François, Duke…

British History Resources

…including Professor Simon Schama, Laurence Rees and Professor Ian Kershaw.”

Find out more at www.bbchistorymagazine.com

Books

We have some great Elizabeth I books listed on our Books page.

Posted in Appearance of Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Personality Portraits

The Armada Portrait

…Henry VIII’s large codpiece spoke of his sexuality and prowess. Notes and Sources Elizabeth I: The Armada Portrait by C J Cairns Portraits of Queen ELizabeth I, by Marilee…

Posted in Elizabeth I Early Life Elizabeth I Information Elizabeth I Writings Lady Elizabeth Mary I People Tudor events

Elizabeth and Mary Part 3

Mary

This is part three of my series on Elizabeth I and Mary I and the relationship they had as half-sisters. Please read Part1 and Part 2 to

Posted in Elizabeth I Books Elizabeth I Myths Elizabeth I Personality Loves and Suitors Robert Dudley

Did They or Didn’t They?

Robert Dudley

Today’s article has been written exclusively for The Elizabeth Files by novelist Jeane Westin, writer of “The Virgin’s Daughters: In the Court of Elizabeth I”. Thank

Posted in Death of Elizabeth I Tudor events

26 March 1603 – James VI receives news of Elizabeth I’s death and his accession as James I

…truth. The king looked at the ring and said “It is enough: I know by this you are a true messenger.” This sapphire ring had been sent to Carey’s sister,…

Posted in Elizabeth I Books News People Shakespeare Tudor Times

Taking On the Bard

…whether my choices work for you.

Robin Maxwell

O, Juliet

You can pre-order “O, Juliet” by Robin Maxwell at Amazon US – click here – or at…

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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Campaigns Against Anonymous Film

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon, hometown of William Shakespeare, has today launched a one day protest coinciding with the premier of “Anonymous” at the London Film Festival.

Posted in Monarchy News

Congratulations to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his bride Catherine Middleton on their Wedding Day!

…BBC News websitehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13132410 – This is great as it has live video! BBC Royal Wedding page – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11767495. This has a wedding route map, information on past royal…

Posted in Elizabeth I Early Life Elizabeth I Information Henry VIII and Elizabeth Parents People

Elizabeth I’s Early Life – Illegitimate Siblings

Henry Fitzroy

In my previous article on Elizabeth I’s early life, Elizabeth I’s Early Life – Family Background, I looked at Elizabeth’s immediate family, her parents and her

Elizabeth I
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What Did Elizabeth I Look Like?

…Elizabeth I in her youth or in her later years, feel free to leave them as comments below.

P.S. Remember to email your Elizabeth I competition entry to claire@elizabethfiles.com

Posted in Mary Queen of Scots People The Reign of Elizabeth I

The Trial of Mary Queen of Scots

…as well by force of arms as by all other means of revenge” anyone plotting to cause harm to the Queen.

Notes and Sources My Heart is My Own: The…

Historic Houses

…the 12th century but has been restored into a beautiful hotel. Find out more about its medieval banquets at http://www.coombeabbey.com/events/mediaevalbanquets.htm. Click here to see a map.

Corsham Court, Wiltshire…

Posted in Death of Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Information Elizabeth I's Achievements Tudor events

Elizabeth I’s Death – 24 March 1603

greatest achievements were.

Notes and Sources Sir Robert Carey’s Memoirs, edited by John Boyle, 5th Earl of Cork, in 1759, and by Sir Walter Scott in 1808, quoted on Elfinspell.com

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Plots Against Elizabeth I

Sir Francis Walsingham

One of Elizabeth I’s main achievements has got to be actually becoming Queen by not only rising above her illegitimacy and the scandal surrounding her

Museums and Galleries

The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich – The National Maritime Museum in Greewich, London, actually consists of the Maritime Galleries, the Queen’s House and the Royal Observatory which together show

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Happy New Year!

…follow the instructions to order.

January Stock Clearance – Updated 3rd January

Well, all that is left to say is “Happy New Year!” and I hope that you…

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On Monsieur’s Departure

…grief nonetheless.

Notes and Sources Elizabeth the Queen by Alison Weir, p318 Ibid.,p319 Ibid. Ibid.,p324 Ibid. Ibid.,p326 Ibid. Elizabeth I: Collected Works, p302 Elizabeth the Queen by Alison Weir, p330…