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Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth enter London
Queen Mary and her sister Princess Elizabeth enter London after the suppression of Wyatts Rebellion. Date: circa 1564
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1560s 1564 Bloody Kneel Kneeling Protestant Sister Tudor Tudors Elizabeth
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In this evocative image from the 16th century, Queen Mary I and her younger sister, Princess Elizabeth, make their triumphant entry into London following the suppression of Wyatt's Rebellion in 1564. The rebellion, led by Thomas Wyatt and other disgruntled Protestants, aimed to depose Queen Mary and place Princess Elizabeth on the English throne. However, the rebellion was swiftly put down, and the sisters' arrival in the capital marked the restoration of order and the continuation of Mary's reign. Dressed in richly decorated gowns, the two Tudor queens are depicted kneeling in the street to receive the homage of the citizens of London. Queen Mary, the older sister, wears a voluminous black gown, signifying her status as a widow and her devotion to the Catholic faith. Her sister, Princess Elizabeth, is dressed in a more subdued, but still elegant, gown, reflecting her status as the heir to the throne. The scene is filled with the trappings of royalty and the pageantry of the Tudor court. Horsemen and foot soldiers line the streets, while the citizens of London look on in awe and respect. The image captures the moment of unity and stability that followed the tumultuous events of the rebellion, and the enduring strength of the Tudor dynasty. This photograph print, from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the rich history of Tudor England and the complex dynamics of the Tudor court. The image is a testament to the enduring power and influence of the monarchy in Tudor society, and the resilience of the English people in the face of political upheaval.
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