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Who was the royal court?
The centre of royal and political powers
Where did the court meet?
Mainly at Whitehall Palace, London. However, Elizabeth’s royal court met wherever she was
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
How many people were in Elizabeth’s royal court?
Approximately 1000 people
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
