After much time on the back-burner I was able to read this wonderful book – Book One, of the Elizabeth of England Chronicle by Gemma Lawrence: The Bastard Princess. I’m always interested in reading books about Elizabeth’s early years since it helps me see other writer’s view-point on her relationship with Thomas Seymour and her … [More]
This will not be the first time I mention this idea and it won’t be the last – Anne Boleyn and Thomas Seymour had very similar fates. The thought came to me one day when I was reading one of my many primary sources about Thomas Seymour. If you did not know already I’ve been … [More]
At some point, during Edward’s last illness, Princess Elizabeth sent the King the following letter, however, John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland made sure the letter never reached her brother. This is noteworthy because it shows that Elizabeth had attempted to visit her brother, but had been stopped on her way there, and sent back: PRINCESS ELIZABETH TO KING EDWARD VI. … [More]
“We are more bounde to them that bringeth us up wel than to our parents” Elizabeth I “The more you leave out, the more you highlight what you leave in.” Henry Green With comments such as the one above made by Elizabeth I, no wonder that many have argued about what her feelings were for … [More]
Hello! As you may or may not know already, I have started a separate site where I will be posting podcasts for your listening pleasure. I shared my first one the Tudors Dynasty Facebook page (and Twitter page) for free and I’m very excited about all the positive feedback I’ve received thus far. I’m already working … [More]
Honor Thy Father: After being proposed to by Thomas Seymour and rejecting his request, Elizabeth must have felt torn. It appears she would have accepted the proposal had it not been so soon after her father, Henry VIII’s death. There was, of course, a required mourning period and Elizabeth intended on honoring her father properly. … [More]
The downfall of Thomas Seymour caused many important people to be questioned about his actions and their own. Lady Elizabeth Tudor was no exception. Her relationship with Seymour was complicated to say the least. His own behavior, especially after the death of his wife Katherine Parr, is what led to his ultimate execution. The … [More]
Lady Jane Grey is arguably one of the most recognizable names in Tudor history because of her tragic downfall, but there is so much more to this young lady than her death. In this article we’ll look at her lineage, a brief look into her childhood and her time spent with Thomas Seymour. Jane’s Lineage … [More]