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Who’s the Mystery Woman in Queen Elizabeth I’s Chequers Ring?

Author
Claire Ridgway
Published
Sat 25 Jan 2025
Episode Link
https://tudorhistory.podbean.com/e/who-s-the-mystery-woman-in-queen-elizabeth-i-s-chequers-ring/

This tiny mother-of-pearl ring, once owned by Elizabeth I, holds a fascinating secret. Inside its locket are two miniature portraits: one of the queen herself and the other of a woman in 1530s fashion wearing a French hood. But who is this mysterious figure?
 
Could it be Elizabeth’s mother, Anne Boleyn? Or perhaps her stepmother, Catherine Parr? Some even suggest it’s a younger version of Elizabeth. Theories abound, but the truth may surprise you.
 
Join me as we dive into this Tudor treasure, unravel the clues, and explore the historical significance of this stunning artefact.
 
#ElizabethI #ChequersRing #AnneBoleyn #TudorHistory #HistoryMystery #HistoricalJewelry

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