The Royal Court Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What was the royal court in Elizabethan England?
A
The centre of royal and political power.
2
Q
Where did the royal court usually meet?
A
Whitehall Palace, London.
3
Q
Who was part of the royal court?
A
Officials, ladies-in-waiting, servants, and advisers.
4
Q
How many people were part of the royal court?
A
Around 1,000.
5
Q
Why did Elizabeth use her royal court?
A
-To show power and wealth
-entertain
-control nobility/gentry
-reward loyalty.
