Overview

Today, 420 years beyond her death, we dust off the archives and pull back the veil of mysteries surrounding her.

This is...Elizabeth I, the final Tudor Monarch.

After her mother’s execution, her stepmother persuaded her father to restore her to the line of succession. This allowed her to receive an education befitting an heir. However, she would have to bide her time, as Edward and Mary Tudor would precede her in ascending the throne.

Once Elizabeth ascended the throne, she assembled a large roster of capable ministers. These ministers were integral in protecting her safety and ensuring the country ran well. With their assistance, Elizabeth I was able to set the foundations of England becoming a global superpower.

As a monarch, Elizabeth was prone to disputes, particularly those from other countries. Both domestic and foreign affairs had to be handled tactfully. Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, some of these conflicts would escalate.

Elizabeth I had huge ambitions for change and remains one of England’s longest reigning monarchs. Her passing was not an unexpected one. Yet as a fitting mark of the Tudor dynasty’s end, she would quite literally go out with a bang.