Anne of Demark Archives - History of Royal Women

The Coronations of Anne of Denmark

Saturday, 29 April 2023, 5:55 Moniek Bloks 0

Anne of Denmark married James VI, King of Scots, in 1589 and was subsequently crowned Queen of Scots the following year. When he succeeded Queen Elizabeth I as King of England and Ireland in 1603, she and James were crowned together in Westminster Abbey. Anne had only left Denmark in April 1590 as her wedding [read more]

Book News December 2019

Saturday, 23 November 2019, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Faith of Queen Elizabeth Hardcover – 31 October 2019 (UK) & 3 December 2019 (US) Discover the inspiring spiritual legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. Sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of this notoriously private monarch, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth features intimate stories and inspiring reflections [read more]

Stirling Castle – Crowning Glory

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Stirling Castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland and sits atop Castle Hill in Stirling, about an hour away from Edinburgh. It was one of the most uses Scottish royal residences and several Kings and Queens have been crowned there, including Mary, Queen of Scots. The first record dates from 1110 when King [read more]

November 2017 Book News

Saturday, 21 October 2017, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Anna of Denmark and Henrietta Maria: Virgins, Witches, and Catholic Queens (Queenship and Power) Hardcover – 24 November 2017 (UK) & 13 October 2017 (US) This book examines how early Stuart queens navigated their roles as political players and artistic patrons in a culture deeply conflicted about the legitimacy of female authority. Anna of Denmark and [read more]

Anne of Denmark – A Princess both godly and beautiful

Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Anne of Denmark was born on 12 December 1574 as the second child of Frederick II, King of Denmark and Sophia of Mecklenburg. Her father was reportedly so angry at the birth of a second daughter that he stormed into the birthing chamber to remonstrate his wife. She was sent to live in Mecklenburg for the [read more]

Elizabeth I and her Circle by Susan Doran Book Review

Monday, 14 September 2015, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Much has already been written about Elizabeth I, and I think a book on those around her was long overdue. Susan Doran has taken up writing about those in her circle even from her earliest years. The book is divided into three parts, Kin, Courtiers and Councillors. I was most interested in Kin, as many [read more]