Tag: royal history
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The Court of King Henry VIII and the Importance of Dynastic Portraiture
The Tudor dynasty leveraged portraiture to assert their legitimacy and power, with images emphasizing ancestry and wealth. Emily Jones considers portraits of Henry VIII and his heirs as not only symbolising dynastic continuity but also reinforcing monarchical authority and stability throughout turbulent political times.
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Daughter of Castile to Queen of England: A Brief Biography of Catherine of Aragon and Her Place in Tudor England
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, navigated complex political alliances since childhood. Narrated by Ishaabhya Tripathi, away from merely her tumultuous marriage and lack of male heirs, Catherine’s life profoundly impacting English and European history.
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“Princess, Queen, Icon”: Has Popular Culture Transformed How We Think of the Monarch?
Logan McKinnon’s piece discusses Andy Warhol’s artistic portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, exploring how his work reflects cultural commentary, the fusion of art and consumerism, and the evolving image of the monarchy within the context of popular culture.
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The Angevin Kings: How King John destroyed the Dynasty.
This feature examines the reigns of Henry II, Richard I, and John Lackland, as part of a broader conceptualisation of the so-called Angevin Empire. Poppy Williams highlights the decline of the Angevin Empire due to John’s mismanagement, conflicts, and the impact of the Magna Carta on monarchy power.
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Anne of Cleves: Sociologically, Psychologically, and Reality
Anne of Cleves, often overlooked amidst the other five wives of Henry VIII, is remembered primarily as “the ugly one”. Harry Fry challenges this perception and highlights the need for a revisionist history of Anne.
Retrospect Journal 