Mary vs Elizabeth: sisters at war
Nicola Tallis untangles the turbulent relationship between Mary I and Elizabeth I from their younger years up until Elizabeth's succession to the throne
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Show Notes
By the end of her reign, Mary I’s relationship with her half-sister and successor, Elizabeth, was at an all-time low. But had the Tudor siblings always been such bitter enemies? In this Long Read, Nicola Tallis reveals how the duo’s bond was both broken and strengthened by events beyond their control.
HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the March 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.
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