619. Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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🗓️ 20 November 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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How was Elizabeth I finally crowned Queen of England, after long years of perilous waiting? Why was her early reign so fraught with danger? Who was William Cecil, Elizabeth’s new secretary, and the key political player of her rule? And, why was she so determined to remain the unmarried, ‘ Virgin Queen’? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the glorious climax of Elizabeth I’s long and dangerous journey to the throne of England, as she finally embarked upon one of the most famous reigns in all English history, rife though it would be with innumerable dangers, and royal rivals… Hive. Know your power. Visit https://hivehome.com to find out more. Learn more at https://www.uber.com/onourway Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at ⁠therestishistory.com⁠ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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