July 31 - A young Elizabeth writes to Catherine Parr

On this day in Tudor history, July 31st, discover the earliest surviving letter from the young Elizabeth I, written in beautiful Italian to her stepmother, Queen Catherine Parr. 🌹📜
Dive into this touching and scholarly correspondence that reflects the future queen's early intelligence and affection.
Plus, learn about a later letter written four years later under very different circumstances.
Don’t miss this glimpse into the young princess’s life!
#tudorhistory #ElizabethI #QueenCatherineParr #HistoricalLetters #OnThisDay

Book recommendations: "Elizabeth" by David Starkey"; "Elizabeth I: Collected Works" ed. Leah S. Marcus, Mary Beth Rose, Janel Mueller.

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https://www.tudorsociety.com
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