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During his suit for Queen Elizabeth I’s hand, the Queen of England sent artist Steven van der Meulen to Stockholm to paint this portrait in 1561.

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November 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Queen Elizabeth I Penny
Silver
On one side:
Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I in ornate dress with high ruff.
Reverse Side:
Cross fourchee over arms.

The coin was pierced twice for use as a button; broken edge by one hole.

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November 3, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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29th October 1586
4 days after Mary,Queen of Scots was found guilty of conspiring to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, Parliament met to discuss the her fate. It was decided they should petition for her execution.

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October 29, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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29th October 1605
George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland, died at the Duchy House, near the Savoy in London.

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October 29, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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Wooden triptych
English School 1547-53
With additions 1558-1603

Royal arms were first set up in churches under Henry VIll.

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October 28, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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October 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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27th October 1561
Mary Sidney was born at Tickenhall, near Bewdley, Worcestershire to Sir Henry Sidney and his wife, Mary Dudley.

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October 27, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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A royal coat of arms was more than a symbol of status and prestige; it could serve as a bold declaration of dynastic ambition.

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October 23, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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It was not only King Henry VIII who benefited from his marriage to Katherine Parr, but his children too.

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October 20, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Elizabeth I and the Three Goddesses
Hans Eworth
1569

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October 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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14th October 1586
The trial began of Mary, Queen of Scots at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire.

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October 14, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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In 1587 there was speculation surrounding the possibility of Arbella Stuart becoming a successor to Queen Elizabeth I.
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October 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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10th October 1588
The funeral of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester took place, he was laid to rest in the Beauchamp Chapel of the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick.

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October 10, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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7th October 1577
George Gascoigne, author, poet and courtier died in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

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October 7, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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1st October 1526
Dorothy Stafford, Lady Stafford, was born to Henry Stafford, 10th Baron Stafford, and his wife, Ursula Pole.

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October 1, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Was the Babington Plot begun earlier than thought?

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Plot to kill Elizabeth I thrown in new light by uncovered letter
Conspirator’s actions to protect wife after his death suggest plan to install Mary, Queen of Scots was in motion earlier than thought
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September 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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29th September 1564
Robert Dudley had the title of Earl of Leicester conferred on him, along with lands in the Midlands.

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September 29, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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28th September 1599
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, barged his way into the bedchamber of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonsuch Palace

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September 28, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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26th September 1580
After a three year voyage around the world, Sir Francis Drake arrived at the port of Plymouth in the Golden Hind.
The ship’s cargo was laden with treasure and spices from their travels.

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September 26, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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26th September 1588
Sir Amias (Amyas) Paulet, administrator, diplomat, Governor of Jersey and gaoler of Mary, Queen of Scots died in London.

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September 26, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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25th September 1586
Mary, Queen of Scots was moved to Fotheringhay Castle.
Also on this day, Queen Elizabeth I agreed to the appointment of 36 commissioners to act as judges for Mary’s trial.

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September 25, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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24th September 1561
In the confines of The Tower of London, Edward Seymour (later Viscount Beauchamp) was born.

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September 24, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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Sir John Lyttelton
Attributed to Hieronimo Custodis.
1583

Sir John Lyttelton is dressed in a black and gold doublet with a cartwheel ruff, holding a sword.

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September 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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SEPTEMBER 16TH

Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
directed by Shekhar Kapur; written by William Nicholson & Michael Hirst

Cate Blanchett plays Queen Elizabeth I

Review: boxd.it/glOhJJ

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September 16, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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Farewell #BobMackie (1939-2026), fashion/costume designer and sultan of sparkle. Whoopi Goldberg as #QueenElizabethI for the Oscars (1999) #RIP #1580s buff.ly/snx6qhS
September 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM