Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth - Part Four (Queens Series)

Tudors Dynasty

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

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🗓️ 13 October 2022

⏱️ 17 minutes

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This season I'll tell you the story written by Lucy Aikin (1781-1864) called Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth. If you are a fan of Elizabeth I then you'll appreciate this early 19th century (1818) sentiment. In this episode we will learn about some of Elizabeth's marriage prospects, but primarily those within her realm and what they would do to win her affection. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth (Public Domain) -- Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! Shop Tudors Dynasty Merchandise -- Credits: Narrated by: Rebecca Larson Written by: Lucy Aikin (1818) Opening Music: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Moog via FilmMusic.io, used by EXTENDED license. Episode Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada, Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6282-tavern-loop-one, License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license, Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-larson/support

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0:00.0	The Tudors Dynasty podcast.
0:08.1	Welcome to Part 4 of the Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth by Lucy Aiken.
0:14.0	Part 3 concluded with Elizabeth's destruction of her cousin Lady Catherine Gray.
0:19.1	Okay, while that may seem harsh, it could also have been seen as fact at the time.
0:24.1	But in this episode, we'll move forward to Elizabeth's marriage options and how she maneuvered
0:30.3	through the possibilities both within the realm and outside.
0:35.0	Here's where the 19th century observer gives us insight into their mindset on Elizabeth.
0:41.4	I hope you enjoy. Whether or not, it was with a view of impeding the marriage of the Queen of Scots
0:50.5	that Elizabeth had originally encouraged the renewal of the proposals of the Archduke Charles to herself.
0:57.4	Certain it is that the treaty was still carried on, and even with increased earnestness, long after this motive had ceased to operate.
1:06.8	It was, subsequently, to Mary's announcement of her approaching nuptials that to the instances of the imperial ambassador elizabeth had replied that she desired to keep herself free till she had finally decided on the answer to be given to the king of france
1:24.0	who had also offered her his hand.
1:31.2	After breaking off this negotiation with Charles 9th,
1:33.7	she declared to the same ambassador that she would never engage to marry a person
1:36.6	whom she had not seen,
1:38.6	an answer which seemed to hint to the Archduke
1:41.7	that a visit would be well received.
1:45.2	It was accordingly reported with confidence that this prince would soon commence his
1:50.8	journey to England. And Cecil himself ventured to write to a friend that if he would
1:57.3	accede to the national religion and if his person proved acceptable to her
2:02.5	majesty, quote, except God should please to continue his displeasure against us, we should see some
2:09.3	success. But he thought that the Archduke would never explain himself on religion to anyone
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