Savanna McCauleyMrs. JohnsonEnglish 9 HonorsResearch Paper4/28/14The Secret Life of Queen ElizabethHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a world full of fancy costumes, games, kings and queens? Or better yet, what would it be like to be the queen of this world? Queen Elizabeth discovered what it was like in the 1500s. Queen Elizabeth was a powerful and much loved queen. Elizabeth [born 7 September 1533 in Greenwich, England. Elizabeth was born to King Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn. When Elizabeth turned two, Anne Boleyn was beheaded] because of rumors that she had committed adultery. This left Elizabeth without a mother (Neale). Elizabeth grew up like most royal children. She had many tutors who taught her. He was very successful in English and music. Elizabeth loved music and knew how to play the lute. Elizabeth also enjoyed dancing and watching plays. The arts increased in his time. It was then that William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlow began their famous careers. Writers paid homage to her through literary form (Queen Elizabeth 1). Elizabeth [grew up in complex and sometimes difficult circumstances]. In 1547 Elizabeth's father, Henry VIII, died. Catherine Parr cared for Elizabeth. He hired tutors for Elizabeth. Arguments between Catherine and her husband, Thomas, forced Elizabeth to return to the Hatfield estate. [Elizabeth's relationship with Thomas has been scrutinized. Thomas was later put on trial for marrying Elizabeth for power. He was found guilty and later executed]. Henry VIII wanted a male to take the throne when he died. He paved the way for his son Edward. After Edward's death in 1553, Elizabeth once again found herself embroiled in political intrigue. [Elizabeth's elder sister, M...... middle of paper ......d also, and thinks of a disgusting contempt that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade my kingdom…” (Britanna). England won the war.[Even when her power was fading, Elizabeth showed her love to her people. He gave one of his most famous speeches, Golden Speech]. In it, “I must say this of myself, I have never been a greedy, a grabber, nor a narrow and tenacious prince, nor yet a squanderer. My heart has never been set on earthly goods but on the good of my subjects” (History.com).[Queen Elizabeth died on 24 March 1603 at Richmond Palace in Surrey] (History.com). [She was remembered as the queen who supported her people. His long time on the throne provided his people with stability and coherence]. Queen Elizabeth lived a life full of adventures, good times, trials and even sorrows. Being a queen isn't always easy. Queen Elizabeth was well remembered and loved.