#ElizabethI’s
Happy Book Launch Day to me!!

Queen ElizabethI’s Governess : The Real Kat Ashley is officially out today.

Visit Notes from Devon’s Tudor Timetraveller on Substack to find out more.

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#elizabethi #katashley #newbiography #womeninhistory #booklaunch
August 30, 2026 at 8:52 AM
#OTD 21 Sept 1578

#RobertDudley secretly married #LetticeKnollys #ElizabethI's #lookalike cousin & widow of Walter Devereux

Robert, the Queens favourite took a huge risk in marrying without royal permission

Lettice, who Elizabeth nicknamed the “she-wolf” was banished from Court
September 21, 2026 at 5:49 AM
In this week’s newsletter: the plan for #ElizabethI’s succession.

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April 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
#OTD 21 Sept 1578

#RobertDudley secretly married #LetticeKnollys Walter Devereux‘s widow & #ElizabethI's #lookalike cousin

Robert, the Queens favourite took a huge risk in marrying without royal permission, he was forgiven but Lettice, who Elizabeth nicknamed the “she-wolf” was banished from Court
September 21, 2024 at 9:39 AM
In this week’s Miscellanies: the plan for #ElizabethI’s succession.

📬 Sign up for our newsletter at buff.ly/6FONNjr, and we’ll send it to you on Thursday.
April 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
#OTD 4 June 1550

#RobertDudley & #AmyRobsart were married at Sheen Palace witnessed by 14yr old #EdwardVI

A love match yet they lived apart much of their marriage
Likely due to the his family's involvement in the Jane Grey scandal & #ElizabethI's demands on him

Her death in 1560 was suspicious!
June 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Also #OTD 24 Mar 1603

Upon #ElizabethI’s death #RobertCarey, future 1st Earl of Monmouth, begins a non-stop 2 day ride from Richmond Palace to Holyrood Palace to be 1st to inform #JamesVI of Scotland that he was now also #JamesI of England & Ireland

#TheStuarts
#KeepitStuart
March 24, 2024 at 12:55 PM
#OTD 14 Oct 1586

#MaryQueenofScots trial began at Fotheringhay Castle

Intending to boycott it she relented, #WilliamCecil said it would go ahead with or without her

Listening as #ElizabethI's Court put their case, was she
oblivious to her fate?

Herstory youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#Elizabethan
October 14, 2025 at 5:27 AM
#OTD 21 Feb 1590

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick died
Older brother of #ElizabethI's favourite #RobertDudley

Despite being married 3 times (including a daughter of #BessieBlount Elizabeth, 4th Baroness Tailboys), he left no heir
He is buried at St Marys Warwick
February 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM
#OTD 12 Feb 1590
#History
#Elizabethan

#BlancheParry 82 #ElizabethI's loyal companion died
Blanche spent most of her life in service to Elizabeth who is featured on her tomb
Thanks to her gift we have the amazing legacy of the Bacton Alta Cloth

Hear from this little known lady youtu.be/dd7Pw-duu0s
February 12, 2024 at 2:10 PM
#OTD 2 June 1572

#ThomasHoward 4th Duke of Norfolk was 🪓 on Tower Hill for his part in the #Ridolfiplot

He had supported the earlier failed #NorthernRebellion yet escaped punishment

#ElizabethI's cousin, trice married it washis attempt to make #MaryQueenofScots No.4 thatwas his undoing

#History
June 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
#OTD 24 Mar 1619

Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick, politician, died at Warwick House in Holborn

1st husband of #PenelopeDevereux (sister of #ElizabethI's favourite Robert)
Not a happy marriage he divorced her in 1605 for adultery with Charles Blount
@tonyriches.bsky.social

#Stuarts
#History
March 24, 2026 at 7:30 AM
#OTD 12 Feb 1590

#BlancheParry 82 #ElizabethI's loyal companion died

Blanche spent most of her life in Elizabeth's service & who is featured on her tomb

Thanks to her gift we have the amazing legacy of the Bacton Alta Cloth

Hear from this little known lady youtu.be/dd7Pw-duu0s
February 12, 2025 at 6:28 AM
#OTD 5 May 1586

Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland, Marches of Wales President died

Companion to #EdwardVI serving 3 #Tudor monarchs! Married #MaryDudley (sister to #ElizabethI’s favourite Robert) a rare love match she died 3m later

Buried at Penshurst Place & his heart at Ludlow Castle
May 5, 2024 at 4:28 PM
#OTD 3 Feb 1587

#ElizabethI's Privy Council met in #WilliamCecil’s chambers Greenwich & agreed to send #MaryQueenofScots signed death warrant to Fotheringhay allegedly without Elizabeth's knowing

Signing it 2 days earlier she'd allegedly instruct her secretary not to issue it ...

But did she?
February 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
#OTD 2 June 1572

#ThomasHoward 4th Duke of Norfolk was 🪓 on Tower Hill for his part in the #Ridolfiplot

He had supported the earlier failed #NorthernRebellion & escaped punishment

#ElizabethI's cousin, trice married his attempt to make #MaryQueenofScots No.4 was his undoing
June 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Also #OTD 24 Mar 1603

Upon #ElizabethI’s death #RobertCarey, future 1st Earl of Monmouth, begins a non-stop 2 day ride from Richmond Palace to Holyrood Palace to be 1st to inform #JamesVI of Scotland that he was now also #JamesI of England & Ireland

#TheStuarts
#KeepitStuart
March 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Darnley Portrait: Elizabeth I's Mask of Youth?
YouTube video by Reading the Past
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April 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
#OTD 26 Feb 1547
(some say Mar 1548) Grandson of #MaryBoleyn, #GeorgeCarey 2nd Baron Hunsdon was born
Eldest of 10 children to #HenryCarey & Anne Morgan he was #ElizabethI's cousin (or nephew if his Dad was #HenryVIII thoughts?)
He died Sept 1603 from VD & mercury poisoning!
@maryboleyn.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
#OTD 26 Feb 1547
(some say Mar 1548)

Grandson of #MaryBoleyn, #GeorgeCarey 2nd Baron Hunsdon was born

Eldest of 10 children to Henry Carey & Anne Morgan he was #ElizabethI's cousin (or nephew if Henry's Dad was #HenryVIII thoughts?)

He died Sept 1603 from VD & mercury poisoning!

#Tudor
#History
February 26, 2024 at 11:33 AM
#OTD 14 Oct 1586

#MaryQueenofScots trial began at Fotheringhay Castle

Intending to boycott it she relented, #WilliamCecil said it would go ahead with or without her

Listening as #ElizabethI's Court put their case, was she
oblivious to her fate?

Herstory: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Past-Times Living History - Mary Queen of Scots - YouTube
We meet Mary Stuart or Mary Queen of Scots as she prepares for her final hours at Fotheringhay Castle. Reflecting on her life she begins with having to flee ...
youtube.com
October 14, 2024 at 8:24 AM
#OTD 21 Feb 1590

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick died

Older brother of #ElizabethI's favourite #RobertDudley

Despite being married 3 times (including a daughter of #BessieBlount Elizabeth, 4th Baroness Tailboys), he left no heir

He is buried at St Mary's Warwick

#Elizabethan
#History
February 21, 2024 at 9:23 AM
#OTD 26 Feb 1547
(some sources Mar 1548)

Grandson of #MaryBoleyn, #GeorgeCarey 2nd Baron Hunsdon was born

Eldest of 10 children to #HenryCarey & Anne Morgan he was #ElizabethI's cousin (or nephew if his Dad was #HenryVIII thoughts?)

He died Sept 1603 from VD & mercury poisoning!

#Tudor
#History
February 26, 2026 at 7:02 AM
In this @historyextra.bsky.social podcast, @nicolatallis.bsky.social discusses #ElizabethI's early years. It's a detailed and engaging conversation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMxW... #Tudors #TudorQueens
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June 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
#OTD 2 June 1572

#ThomasHoward 4th Duke of Norfolk was executed on Tower Hill for his part in the #Ridolfplot

He had supported the earlier failed #NorthernRebellion & escaped punishment

#ElizabethI's cousin, trice married his attempt to make #MaryQueenofScots No.4 was his undoing
June 2, 2024 at 6:01 AM