Tag Archives: Penelope Rich

Lettice in the Theatre

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Christine Hartweg

On 4 September 1588 Lettice, Countess of Leicester (née Lettice Knollys), became a widow for the second time. She was never to regain Queen Elizabeth’s favour, but was still left a wealthy lady. Robert Dudley had appointed her executrix of … Continue reading →

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Leicester as Stepfather

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Christine Hartweg

Robert Dudley was fond of children.1 As a young uncle he had taken a fancy to his five-year-old nephew Philip Sidney, an affection which lasted for a lifetime; when he visited William of Orange in 1582 the prince’s wife was … Continue reading →

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Last Letters

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Christine Hartweg

His Lordship needed a break. After weeks of preparing for the dreaded Spanish invasion, and then victory celebrations, the Earl of Leicester had last been seen at a palace window with the queen – watching a parade staged by the … Continue reading →

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