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Month: March 2016

The End of the Tudor Dynasty: Death of Queen Elizabeth I

March 25, 2016March 25, 2016 Olivia LonguevilleGeneral

On the 24th March of 1603, Queen Elizabeth I, the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, died at Richmond Palace. She ruled England for almost forty five years. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the second […]

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An AU scenario: Spanish invasion in England

March 5, 2016March 5, 2016 Olivia LonguevilleGeneral

One of my readers asked me the question what would have happened if Holy Roman Emperor Charles V had invaded England and had dethroned King Henry VIII. First of all, I want to say that it is highly unlikely that the emperor would have decided […]

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Anne Boleyn: an official debut – the Château Vert pageant

March 5, 2016March 5, 2016 Olivia LonguevilleGeneral

On the 4th of March 1522, the English court enjoyed a masked ball and pageant in honour of the Imperial ambassadors. This event is traditionally considered the day of Anne Boleyn’s official debut at the court. Anne had grown up in […]

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Did Mary Queen of Scots have her “last laugh” despite being executed by Elizabeth I?

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 Olivia LonguevilleGeneral

One of my readers asked me a question what I think about Mary Queen of Scots “getting the last laugh” over Queen Elizabeth I because Mary’s son James became the king, even though Elizabeth ordered Mary’s death. Therefore, I feel obliged […]

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