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The coronation and popularity of Elizabeth
The coronation and popularity of Elizabeth
Elizabeth recieved good education
Could speak Greek, Latin, French and Italian.
She loved dancing, riding and music
Well read and enjoyed literature
Keen on archery and Needle Work
Studied Theology
Use of Portraits
Used to project her image of Royal authority
As she grew older, the pictures became less accurate
1562:
Caught smallpox which made her face badly scarred, prompting her to cover her face with white powder
By the
1590s
, her hair became thinner which prompted her to wear a wig and her teeth turned black
Characteristics
Inherited her fathers quick temper
Unwillingness to spend money which she inherited from her Grandfather
Good with money
12 January 1559
: Elizabeth traveled from Whitehall to the tower in a ceremonial barge along the Thames
In the following days she undertook a triumphal coronation procession through the streets of central London
Deliberately designed to be splendid and colourful event to show of power
During the procession, pageants performed and played instruments
The coronation took place at
Westminister Abbey
on
15th January 1559
Crowned by
Owen Oglethorpe, who was the Catholic Bishop of Carlisle
Elizabeth was dressed in her
full state regalia which included the sceptre and the orb