Elizabeth playing the lute. Painted by Nicholas Hilliard c. 1580
The Bridgeman Art Library, London
Woodcut of Princess Elizabeth as a prisoner in the Tower of London
British Library
The Family of Henry VIII
Left to right: Philip and Mary with War, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth I with Peace and Plenty
National Museum of Wales, on loan to Sudeley Castle
“I pray to God that I shall not live one hour after I have thought of using deception.”
Elizabeth I
“I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.”
Elizabeth I
“I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England.”
Elizabeth I
