Who was the Royal Court?

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European History

British History

GCSE History

AQA

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Who was the royal court?

The centre of royal and political powers

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Where did the court meet?

Mainly at Whitehall Palace, London. However, Elizabeth’s royal court met wherever she was

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Who did the royal court make up of?

  • Officials

  • Ladies-in-waiting (a female assistant at court who attends a royal, they are normally of noble blood)

  • Servants 

  • Advisers

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How many people were in Elizabeth’s royal court?

Approximately 1000 people

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What did Elizabeth use her royal court to do?

  • Demonstrate her power and wealth

  • Hold feasts, parties, dances and general entertainment

  • Control the nobility and gentry

  • Reward loyalty