Elizabeth Section 2 - The Royal court Flashcards
Who were the royal court?
The Royal Court was the group of nobles and privy councillors who surrounded the queen
Life at court
Courtiers travelled with Elizabeth as she toured
Entertainment at court projected an image of extravagance and wealth,
Including jousting tournaments, dances and plays
Elizabeth used a system of patronage to control the Royal Court
Why did courtiers fall under Elizabeth’s power?
They knew she could remove patronage at anytime this guaranteed loyalty to Elizabeth
Who were Elizabeth’s most trusted courtiers?
Privy councillors
Who was the privy council led by
Elizabeth’s chief advisor the secretary of the state
How did Elizabeth control the privy council?
Elizabeth controlled the Privy Council by appointing privy councillors with different viewpoints, leaving her free to choose between them.
Why did Elizabeth never have complete control?
In 1587, Cecil manipulated Elizabeth into executing Mary Queen of Scots
Who was William Cecil
A loyal trusted secretary of the state Elizabeth nicknamed him ‘spirit’
What happened after William Cecil was too old to control the privy council?
leading to factional rivalry between hiss on - Robert Cecil - and other councillors such as the Earl of Essex
