Whitewashed
The monarch would continue to keep the Venetian ceruse handy, which would become even more used as Elizabeth grew older. Then there were her modifications to the court fashion, particularly the dress code of its female members. She made a ruling that the women of the court must stick to black and white colors, which contrasted strongly with her vibrant choices, which ensured that she received the most attention in court and always looked best.
Whitewashed
The Glorious Queen
To her credit, Elizabeth’s choices worked in her favor. The incredibly popular leader would later be known as “Gloriana”, and her defeat of the Spanish Armada would win her immense favor and respect. Despite her aesthetic obsessions and efforts, Elizabeth would be remembered as one of the most successful leaders in England. To this day, few members of the British royalty are held in as high an esteem as Elizabeth I. She was incredibly ahead of her time, too.
The Glorious Queen
