November 17 - Elizabeth I’s accession

On this day in Tudor history, 17th November 1558, twenty-five-year-old Elizabeth, daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, became Queen Elizabeth I following the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I.

 

In today's talk, Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books, looks at an alternative account of Elizabeth I's words on her accession, one recorded by her godson, Sir John Harington. Hear Elizabeth I's wonderful speech, which she used to motivate her supporters and to reassure those who'd served Mary I. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:

https://youtu.be/5YhqvvWLa3w

 

Claire also looks at Elizabeth's words "This is the Lord's doing...", and notes the importance of the previous line in the Psalm.

 

Last year's video on Accession Day, 17th November 1558, can be viewed at https://youtu.be/93Gtppjj8C4