In March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch, lay dying at Richmond Palace. As the queen’s ministers clustered round her bedside urging her to name her successor, she whispered the name of James VI of Scotland. She died shortly afterward, and the throne of England passed peacefully from Tudor to Stuart.
Or so we've been led to believe.
In the weeks and months that followed the demise of the Tudors, history was literally re-written on the orders of the new Stuart dynasty.
In this illustrated talk based on her new book and using newly discovered documents in the British Library that hint that James plotted to have Elizabeth murdered, Tracy Borman will expose the shocking lie that began James’ rule in England.
This event will take place in person at The National Archives in Kew. It will not be recorded.
The event will last approximately one hour, followed by a book signing and an opportunity to view a selection of original records from The National Archives' collection.
A pop up bar (card only) will be open from 18.45, serving drinks before the event. Please note you will not be able to take any drinks or food into the document viewing area.
Tracy Borman OBE is a best-selling author, historian, and broadcaster. She is Chief Historian for Historic Royal Palaces and is a Professor and Chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln. In 2024 she was awarded an OBE for her services to heritage. She is the bestselling author of a number of books including a highly acclaimed biography of Thomas Cromwell.
Image credit - Tracy Borman © Sophia Spring.
