St George's Chapel Christmas Card (pack of 5 cards)
Queen Elizabeth I in her coronation robes
16th century illuminated manuscript.
The illustration of Queen Elizabeth I in her coronation robes is taken from the Blue Book of the Order of the Garter, held in the archives of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
2008 marked the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth's accession to the throne in November 1558. Her coronation followed on 15 January 1559. |
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