Queen Elizabeth I was such an intelligent and wise woman. She learned how important it was to keep her own counsel and hold all others at bey. She knew the capricious nature of men seeking power. She also never forgot what happened to her mother. Although Queen Mary I was her half-sister, she was so much older than Elizabeth and had married. Mary ceded some of her power to her husband and let him rule in her stead. I have to believe that Anne's plight was the basis on which much of Elizabeth's character was developed. Elizabeth knew if she could just stay alive long enough, she would one day sit on the throne. All these experiences helped to make her one of the greatest monarchs in all history. How ironic that Henry was so desperate for a son, when his incredibly bright and brave daughter led the country to the "Golden Age".

What a difference in the way people treated Elizabeth & Queen Anne Boleyn. Thank God she wasn't accused of inheriting her mother's "faults", or "sins". Thanks Claire for another great history lesson. 🙋👍👸👑

What a memorable date for Elizabeth I to be released on! She indeed must have been thinking a lot about her mother on that day. Thank you again for another awesome video

Anne Boleyn had a smart daughter; a quick study, if you will. Elizabeth was too intelligent to get caught in an attempt to displace her sister, no matter by whom. A great lesson today, Claire. Thank you for your efforts.

Very interesting! I did not know that Elizabeth received so much acclaim during her journey to Woodstock - I'm surprised, in a way, that feedback to Mary of her sister's popularity didn't land Elizabeth back at The Tower! I also did not realize that Elizabeth was kept under such close scrutiny after her release. Surely the effects of such pressure played a role in her outlook and later style of rule. Like taking a graduate course in Suspicion!

This is why Elizabeth survived as a female monarch while Mary, Queen of Scots was deposed-- Elizabeth never forgot what we call the "optics" of a situation today. Mary depended on her "almost magical power to seduce" men and women to her cause individually. She was so good at this she had no need to consider whether what she was telling one person was consistent with what she'd told another. She just talked and talked; the actual words were less important than her facial expressions and body language in persuading her listeners. For example, Elizabeth would never be idiot enough to tell her jurors something like "The pope says I'm supposed to be queen, so it's my duty to participate in any plots to depose Elizabeth and put me on the throne." I know Mary had scant hope of avoiding the scaffold in any event, but saying something like "If I get another chance, I'll do it again" is NOT what you want to say when you're trying to prove your innocence in a court of law. Just sayin'.

I read somewhere that while Elizabeth was imprisoned at the Tower of London, she really thought she might be executed and commented that if she was she wanted to request a french swordsman like her mother. Also interesting coincidence that Elizabeth left the Tower of London's apartments the same day her mother "left" it.

This must have been a terrible time for Elizabeth. So much for the bonds of sisterhood. I'm sure she thought of her mother so very much. Thank you, Claire! xo

If only Anne could foresee the great heights to which Elizabeth climbed. Something I often think about.

Elizabeth had a good sense of how the court worked. Perhaps her earlier dealings with Thomas Seymour helped her to watch out for the sharks in Tudor England.

Thank you for today's video. I'm glad Elizabeth was released the same day her mother lost her life. It must have been bitter sweet. As always great job Claire. We all get to enjoy your hard work!

Crazy whirlwind of emotions for Elizabeth on this day

The tensions of the AB Countdown are getting to me - I felt a disproportionate sense of relief when Elizabeth was released and had such a welcome from the people!

One of my fantasies has been to appear before Queen Anne Boleyn in the tower and tell her I come from the future . And tell her that her daughter Elizabeth will become the greatest Monarch in England and perhaps in the world . I would like to have done this to give some sonlance before the 19th of May. Perhaps she sense this never know

Wow, there are no coincidences.........possibly a reminder/warning from Mary I

Stop disliking her videos. We love you Claire!

Elizabeth was a credit to her mother. She was an amazing woman. I am sorry she felt so afraid.

A superb video as usual. Thank you Claire. I am enjoying this series immensely.

Your classroom, the world, Claire! Ty❤

I stumbled across this channel and so glad I did. I am fascinated by royal history. David Starkey is one of my favourite historians as well. You give all the facts and explain away the fiction side in such an interesting and almost soothing way. I thought I knew a fair amount about the Tudors but I'm learning so much more listening to this podcast. Thank you. ..

Hello, thank you for this day. Tower release for Elizabeth.(House arrest). These two Half Sisters were in everyway different. Elizabeth is my favorite.

Thank you I love learning about tudor History.

Thank you Claire!

Whoa... Never put the dates together... She was released 18years to the day after her mother was beheaded... Wonder if Queen Mary did that on purpose?

Amazing how someone could go from prisoner in the tower to being Queen in such a short time.

its crazy that she was released on the same date as Anne was executed! I feel it's a type of poetic justice in a way. She is judged harshly, but without her z, there would be no Golden Age!!

🇭🇲🦘 (viewed 12/5/2021) So, Elizabeth released on this day in 1554. What a scary few years she then endured not knowing if she'd be assassinated or not. .. Then becoming Queen herself 4 years later, after Mary's death. Little did Elizabeth know that she would reign for well over 40 years. A most informative video. "Thank you" Claire 👑👍

Who else thinks that this was deliberate on Mary's part?

Mary wanted to get rid of her!! She hated Anne Boleyn and therefore her daughter too!!

I've read various theories about why Mary couldn't bring herself to execute Elizabeth. I'm sure she gave it lots of thought and at times was very tempted. But in the end, Mary knew Elizabeth was her father's daughter, the last Tudor, and at one time the little sister that she cared for. Mary could not be the one responsible for ending the Tudor dynasty and handing the the throne to Mary. Queen of Scots, and at that time likely to become Queen of France as well, even if that Mary was a Catholic.

Will you do a series on Anne of Cleves?

Mixed emotions for sure on Elizabeth’s part.

Wow, talk about psychological torture. Royalty were really cut throat.

I can't imagine what terror she felt.

Did Elizabeth and Mary attend the funeral of Henry VIII? Thank You.

I find it strange that that event happened on the anniversary of her mothers death.

Notice how she was released the same day her mother was executed years back? I think Anne's spirit was roaming around that day and she was not about to watch her daughter suffer the same fate she had.