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Queen Mary I (1516 – 1558)

When one thinks of Tudor queens, the first image that springs to mind is that of Elizabeth I, and the story of her mother, Anne Boleyn. Their’s are stories of fire, beauty and victory, and so they are forever the emblem of the beginning of an age where queens ushered in great eras of prosperity.Continue reading “Queen Mary I (1516 – 1558)”

Elizabeth of York (1466-1503)

Elizabeth of York was the daughter of Edward IV and queen consort to Henry VII, making her both the last York princess and the first Tudor queen. In all of English royal history, Elizabeth was the only woman to be daughter, niece, sister, wife and mother to a king. Her close relationships with the monarchsContinue reading “Elizabeth of York (1466-1503)”