Elizabeth 1 aesthetic

Rings - Elizabeth seems to have inherited some of Anne Boleyn's personal jewelry, so some of these rings may have belonged to Anne.

Detail from a portrait of Elizabeth 1

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Sometimes you see something that is so wonderful that you simply have to share! This is a detail of a portrait of Catherine Carey, Countess of Nottingham, who was a very close friend and confidant of Elizabeth I. The detail in this portrait by Robert Peake is wonderful and you can click this link and zoom in to examine it more thoroughly. Because the dress was so spectacular, it was thought for a while, that it was a portrait of Elizabeth herself, but apparently it isn't! They were such good…

How long has lace been in fashion? Why is it still so popular? And what is it about lace and the royal family? Our gallery guides you through the story of this much-adored fabric.

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Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) 'Elizabeth' 1998. The 'Coronation' costume designed by Alexandra Byrne.

Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) 'Elizabeth' 1998. The 'Virgin Queen' costume designed by Alexandra Byrne.