More than just a statement beauty regime, the Virgin Queen’s signature makeup was born from sad beginnings — and possibly led to a tragic ending One of Queen Elizabeth I’s most well-known ...

At the centre was Queen Elizabeth I, ‘The Virgin Queen’ and the latter part of her reign (from 1558-1603) has been referred to by some historians as a ‘golden age.’ However, is this an ...

This had advantages and disadvantages. Elizabeth emphasised her “Virgin Queen” image portraying herself as a monarch who put the stability and security of England before her personal happiness.

The following year in 2007, Duff was nominated again for the Bafta for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in BBC miniseries The Virgin Queen. In the world of film, her notable performances include ...