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Apr 2024
11m 2s

Queen Elizabeth's Journey to Queen

BEDTIME HISTORY
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Step back into history to January 15, 1559, as Elizabeth Tudor ascends from princess to Queen Elizabeth I in a magnificent coronation at Westminster Abbey. Experience the pageantry, from the grand procession and regal rituals to the public festivities. Discover the symbols and vows that marked the beginning of Elizabeth’s iconic 44-year reign. 📖  Full Text ... Show More
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