Topic: Queen Elizabeth I

The truth behind the reign of Queen Elizabeth I

On January 15, 1559, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth took place, but was this monarch's reign fraught with lies?

Elizabethan visits - British buildings through the Renaissance

A look at some of the great Elizabethan era visits around Britain, a celebration of the late-1500s country mansion.

The gilded cages of Mary Queen of Scots

Follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots by visiting the houses, castles, and areas she stayed in while imprisoned by her cousin Elizabeth I. 

What you need to know about Francis Walsingham, Elizabethan spymaster

Meet the man who ordered the execution of Mary Queen of Scots while working as a spymaster for Queen Elizabeth I - Francis Walsingham.

The reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II was officially the world's longest reigning monarch, but what comparisons can be made between her reign and that of Queen Elizabeth I?

How much is St Edward's Coronation Crown worth?

How much does the coronation crown cost? Let's find out

Elizabeth I slept here - a look at the Queen's summer progresses

The Queen’s summer ‘progresses’ throughout her kingdom endeared her to her people, burdened her hosts, and left a legacy of royal lodgings for us to enjoy today.

A history of the British royal family's Christmas celebrations

From William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmas celebrations here is how Britain's Christmas celebrations evolved through the ages.

Treasures and surprises at Old Burghley House

The jewel of the first Elizabethan Age, in Peterborough, Stamford, twinkles still.

Does Queen Elizabeth Watch The Crown?

The show has been praised for its accurate and enthralling portrayal of Royal life. But does Queen Elizabeth watch The Crown?

Exploring the rare elements of Elizabethan London that remain

The Tudor predilection for building in wood left few remains surviving. Sandra Lawrence uncovers the rarities of Elizabethan London.

German actress to play British Queen in new Starz series, Becoming Elizabeth

A new eight-episode period drama, Becoming Elizabeth, starring Alicia von Rittberg, will chronicle Queen Elizabeth I's early years. 

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Happy Anniversary, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip!

To celebrate the royal couple's 68th (!) anniversary, the Buckingham Palace Twitter account released this touching letter from King George VI to his daughter, sent shorty after her wedding ceremony in 1947.