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 ...

In 1553, Elizabeth's older half-sister Mary became queen. Mary was determined to re-establish Catholicism in England and viewed the Protestant Elizabeth as a direct threat. Elizabeth was briefly ...

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 ...