#Estelle Paranque

[fideidefenswhore]

Around six weeks later – in late September 1533, after the birth of Princess Elizabeth – Cromwell asked for another private audience with Chapuys in order to discuss Henry’s situation. The imperial ambassador suggested that Henry recognise his error in marrying Anne, annul the union, and return to his lawful wife, Catherine, ‘who has shown great patience’ in the midst of this frustrating situation. He continued by assuring Cromwell that it would not be seen as ‘inconstancy’, as there were several princes before Henry who had ‘by force of justice’ been ‘compelled to return to their lawful wives and give up others as adulterers’. Cromwell himself was seeking a rapprochement [of Anglo-Imperial relations], mostly to minimise the dangers of a potential invasion, and this may have guided his response. ‘Thank you for the affection and good words you have towards my master [Henry VIII] and I praise your suggestions and motives,’ he humbly replied, before alluding to the Pope’s declaration of the marriage as illegitimate – including any descendants from Henry and Anne. ‘It is not regarded as of great importance, for as the king found by the opinion of several doctors of this realm and of the University of Orléans, it was unjust and invalid, and the king […] expect[s] it to be revoked.’ Cromwell ended the conversation by revealing that his judgement on the matter had much to do with the strength of Henry’s feelings for Anne: ‘The king’s love is too vehement.’ Perhaps if his feelings changed, things would be different.

Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn, Estelle Paranque

[heather123fan-blog]

I really enjoyed Estelle's take on whether Robert and Elizabeth had sex or not. As well as if and when it would have been possible. Kenilworth Castle is a good theory as the Queen was almost never alone at other times. I personally don't think they would've risked going all the way but love supporting the idea that they were intimate in other ways:

[jezabelofthenorth]

Pageants floated along the streets, filled with people acclaiming their new queen. At Gracechurch Street, a pageant portraying both King Henry VIII and Queen Anne Boleyn could be seen by all. Elizabeth was proud of her mother’s lineage and inheritance, and intended to celebrate it, reaffirming Anne’s reputation; in matters of family, Elizabeth bore the same courage and resilience as her mother had done before her.

Blood, Fire and Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici, Estelle Paranque

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Documentary - The Queens That Changed the World - Episode 1 - Elizabeth I

My notes from episode 1 of 'Queens That Changed the World' which is on Elizabeth I.

The Queens That Changed the World © Channel 4 Below are notes I took while watching the Channel 4 documentary ‘The Queens That Changed the World’, episode 1, which was on Elizabeth I. Future episodes will be on Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, Hatshepsut, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Boudica, all of which I will add to this blog as I watch the episodes. I enjoyed this episode, with notable historians…

[dontdenymeshakespeare]

Christmas & Birthday Book Haul

My 2022 Christmas and Birthday Book Haul

As always, I combine these two lists because my birthday is two days after Christmas. They are in no particular order The Letters of Virginia Woolf, Volume Four, 1929-1931, edited by Nigel Nicholson & Joanne Trautmann Volume four of Virginia Wolff focuses on Wolff’s correspondence with Ethel Smyth and the book The Waves. The Circus Train by Amita Parikh Lena Papadopoulos has never found her…

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Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn by Estelle Paranque #BookReview #HachetteBooks #ARCReview #Tudors #Biography

A new book on Queen Elizabeth I's mother, Anne Boleyn, sheds light on how her time in France shaped how she was perceived by King Henry VIII's court, and by history. Check out my review! #BookReview #HachetteBooks #ThornsLustandGlory #NetGalley

It’s time for another book review from my never-ending ARC list. This time, it’s back to Tudor England! Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below or try your local library! (Amazon US) (Kindle Unlimited) (Amazon CA) (Amazon UK)  (AbeBooks) (Barnes & Noble) (Booksamillion)  (Audible.com) (Audiobooks.com) A groundbreaking and beautifully written biography of…

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Late night reading :3 >>>>

[outrowingss]

They’ve cast Minnie Driver as Elizabeth I in The Serpent Queen S2 👀

This will probably be a continuation of the ‘MQOS believing she was plotting with Elizabeth’ storyline from S1

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Book Review ╽Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de Medici

“One might well wonder what thoughts came into Elizabeth’s mind when she read the letter describing her mother’s death – Elizabeth never forgot her mother or the lessons her death taught her. Cast out of court after Anne’s demise, Elizabeth learned that her life would always be in danger…” Continue reading Untitled

[fideidefenswhore]

‘My master has withdrawn from negotiations between the duke of Angoulême, his son, and Princess Elizabeth, and instead pursued a dynastic match with Princess Mary, showing his allegiance to the Pope,’ Du Bellay said. ‘This is untrue. Your master stopped the negotiations because the king of England asked for the duke to be kept in England during his betrothed time to his second daughter. It has nothing to do with his allegiance to me or the Roman Catholic Church.’

Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn, Estelle Paranque

[heather123fan-blog]

Great news I heard back from Estelle's PhD Candidate and she was able to Zoom with me today. I won't mention her name but she gave me some good advice on how to start applying for a PhD Program in England. I am so excited to start the process. Does anyone know of any Elizabethan Era experts who specialize in the trade, colonization and exploration that took place during Queen Elizabeth's reign? I would love to study under Estelle but I don't think she specializes in this topic.

[jezabelofthenorth]

There was gold everywhere: Elizabeth leaned down on gold cloth cushions laid on a gold carpet for the anointing. Three crowns were placed on her strawberry blonde hair in quick succession, the audience cheering each time. Herself arrayed in gold from head to toe – from the heavy gold of the royal crown now atop her head to her golden shoes – Elizabeth now held the golden sceptre in one gloved hand, the golden orb in the other. With her hair cascading down over her robe, her crown seemed to glow with flames. She was magnificent. Finally, it was time for Elizabeth to embrace her destiny; she walked to the throne on the stage to be acclaimed by her people as their consecrated monarch.

Blood, Fire and Gold, Estelle Paranque

[elephantlovemedleys]

After her last speech, all shred of hope she might have held on to slowly left her body and soul as she kneeled down and prayed to God one last time. The act itself by the swordsman was swift and smooth— God did take mercy on her after all. Anne Boleyn, the woman who had changed the course of history, was now dead. Despite Henry's efforts to destroy her reputation, she would forever be immortalised, in all her intelligence and strength, in the injustice of her death. —  Thorns, Lust, and Glory: The Betrayal of Anne Boleyn, Estelle Paranque

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Monthly Reading Summary – May 2024