Queens are some of the most easily recognisable, most famed female figures in history. The lives and experiences of royal women are the most frequently documented due to their status at the top of society. As well as being documented historically, through letters and portraits, the stories of such women have been frequently adapted intoContinue reading “The Role of Queenship in Modern Historical Media”
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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)”
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