The REMARKABLE Women Of Elizabeth I's Court

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The Remarkable women of Elizabeth I’s Court
A lady in waiting was not a role taken lightly, and if you so happened to be part of queen Elizabeth I house hold, then you had high standards to uphold. By the year 1559, Elizabeth had her household arranged down to a t. She knew what she wanted, and that involved replacing the catholic ladies that served her half sister, and replacing them with her cousins, and the daughters and wives of the men who served her. These women went onto be referred to as the ‘old flock of Hatfield’.
Join us today as we delve into the life of a lady in waiting to this Queen and look at the restrictions that came with the role.

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@dokskwyr4353 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a little pet trivia involving Elizabeth 1st: Elizabeth was the first European monarch to own a pet guinea pig, a newly discovered South American animal very rare outside their native environment back then. There's even a portrait of Elizabeth with her little exotic pet.

@dianetheisen8664 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@justadjustor8993 2 жыл бұрын

That's so cute lol. I hope the little fella lived a good, happy life with her ☺️

@offwiththefairiesforever2373 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@heidibrwn 2 жыл бұрын

that's so cool!

@roseg1333 2 жыл бұрын

This makes sense that she didn’t want other women at her court. Elizabeth I was a very insecure monarch in general.

@patsysadowski1546 2 жыл бұрын

Understandable. Given the politics, sexism, family drama and religious turmoil. Then there’s the lead and mercury poisoning.

@roseg1333 2 жыл бұрын

@@patsysadowski1546 if anything I would think it comes from her lack of stability growing up as a child and all the problems that come from your father killing your mother. I mean how much therapy would someone need today for that alone 😳

@Goodiesfanful 19 күн бұрын

Given her upbringing, which included her mother's execution, being demoted from royal rank when she was three, and a father who was frightening and harsh, it's no wonder she was insecure. Being single with no heir didn't help her political security either. She didn't exactly grow up in an environment to feel safe in, and twice she even came close to the executioner's axe.

@Bildgesmythe 2 жыл бұрын

Looking at her childhood, it's amazing she achieved so much, so well. She made the way for modern England.

@patriciapalmer1377 2 жыл бұрын

A smart monarch keeps wives of advisors close at hand, the better to constrain complaints, other undercurrents of possible dissension and assuring marital happiness. Having family of possible problem courtiers and attractive females that might distract attention from her under control make for additions to her immediate household.

@saturnq 2 жыл бұрын

It's always disappointing to hear of women in power that treat other women like shit, instead of lifting them up. No female solidarity in Elizabeth I court. Sad.

@nancytestani1470 2 жыл бұрын

Heh, it still goes on…everywhere in these days…in politics, organizations..hospitals…

@thekittyfox7 2 жыл бұрын

She was a Queen, did u expect her to bring them to her level "Respect" is the key word here and it was easily lost should u give people enough power to do so against you. Try to be a little more open minded dear!!😒

@kellyshomemadekitchen 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I despise petty females like that. What’s worse is when your own family is full of them

@margabuter8746 2 жыл бұрын

The name Lettice Knolyss is miss pronounced, it should be pronounced: LETTIECE NOOWLS! ! But it was a very interesting docu, thank you!

@jamesaron1967 2 жыл бұрын

@@thekittyfox7 Exactly, absolute power demands absolute respect, at least that's what monarchs in those times expected.

@sgillespie964 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve confused Bess of Hardwick with Elizabeth Thockmorton

@kevinmarshall6974 2 жыл бұрын

Can I just add a correction Elizabeth(Bess)Throckmorton and Bess of Hardwick(Countess of Shrewsbury) were two different people although Bess of Hardwick was referenced and paintings of ES were shown Elizabeth Throckmorton was a lady in waiting to Elizabeth 1,Bess of Hardwick was not she became Bess of Hardwick after marrying her 4th husband The Earl of Shrewsbury where the ES comes from she was also the second most powerful woman in England at the time .She may have been a Gentlewoman to the Marchioness of Dorset Frances Grey the mother of Lady Jane Grey Hope this is ok love your video's have you thought of doing a film about Elizabeth Shrewsbury(Bess of Hardwick) she was a fascinating and remarkable woman ,also if you ever get the chance visit her home Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire.

@Neddoest 2 жыл бұрын

No doubt her father’s daughter.

@ambreeniram2268 2 жыл бұрын

Cruel towards her ladies, trait she inherited from Henry Viii. Bess's poor child died without care of his mother.

@arleneweiss4676 2 жыл бұрын

Dok, this is sooo cool. Thank you

@bonniemagpie5166 2 жыл бұрын

Virgo born during the year of The Snake.

@justadjustor8993 2 жыл бұрын

I had and would have had no idea it was that sh** to work for her 😵😵😵. Low wages and cramped conditions so poor they were unsanitary?? *No ma'am.* I know it was a different time but *goddamn* . I hoped that at least she wouldn't have put Blanche and Kat Ashley through those living conditions as well but she did 😒. I am so disappointed in Elizabeth 😂😅.

@janicem9225 2 жыл бұрын

She was cruel and manipulative like her mother and father. There's a lot of terrible things that "good queen bess" did that were horrendous on many levels.

@Goodiesfanful 19 күн бұрын

And they weren't allowed to wear clothes that could outshine the Queen's. Black or white gowns for them, to contrast with the Queen's showy dresses. One foolish lady got too grand with her dress, which aroused Elizabeth's jealousy, and she had to lay away the dress until after Elizabeth died.

@graceygal2664 2 жыл бұрын

First video since I subscribed

@AmericanAmy 2 жыл бұрын

New video, nice.

@Goodiesfanful 19 күн бұрын

Serving the Queen was a springboard to a grand marriage, so there was fierce competition for places and lots of money exchanged to secure one. Elizabeth was in loco parentis to her maids and had great responsibilities towards them, which included safeguarding their virginity until they married and making sure they made good marriages. She also demanded high standards, was harsh with anyone who broke the rules, and even resorted to slaps and beatings. Sometimes it got out of hand. One unfortunate maid got a broken finger when Elizabeth's temper went too far.

@samuelbarringer715 Жыл бұрын

I heard that Helena Ulfsdotter was a maid of honor for Queen Elizabeth I. Helena through her second husband Thomas Gorges had children. Queen Elizabeth I did not like the idea of Helena getting married without the permission of Queen Elizabeth I and ironically being married to a cousin of Anne Boleyn.

@michellep1346 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing this up! I am a descendant of Helena (Elin Snakenborg) and Thomas Gorges’union. They had 8 kids all together.

@janicem9225 2 жыл бұрын

You're showing pictures of who is supposed to be Elizabeth Throckmorton and Walter Raleigh, but at least one picture is actually of Queen Mary, which is clearly written on her portrait. And the one portrait of Raleigh is NOT Raleigh. I don't understand why you do that so often, and some of your information is wrong as well. Please research thoroughly before posting videos.

@nancytestani1470 2 жыл бұрын

Look at the jewels

@Heothbremel 2 жыл бұрын

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@dianetheisen8664 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Elizabeth I was very much like her father.

@AnimalLover-is2fc 2 жыл бұрын

Why are they all redheads

@angelabender8132 2 жыл бұрын

Titian hair was considered beautiful See the Italian painters of the same period They might have used henna to improve the color Although Elizabeth was a natural red haired from her father

@NC-ij9rb 2 жыл бұрын

Queen Elizabeth had a lot of emotional baggage 🤣

@user-kf8uh3ug7m Ай бұрын

Elizabeth I was a cruel monarch like her father Henry 8th. She even funded a slave ship.

@offwiththefairiesforever2373 2 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth wasnt a very nice woman.....

@rondamitchellcosgrove8509 2 жыл бұрын

Nice girls finish last.

@shighbenable 2 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth was a bit conceited and insecure eh…..

@dianetheisen8664 2 жыл бұрын

Just a bit.

@moniquelucas5862 2 жыл бұрын

Mainly due to her confusing and lonely childhood and also due to her inheriting her mom and dad's vanity and egotism

@Goodiesfanful 19 күн бұрын

She was also vain, especially of her hands.

@ricjake4500 2 жыл бұрын

This is a nice video, Elizabeth was an incredible woman...almost as nice as having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or crypto and stocks