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Highlights from the Understanding Diversity in the 15th and 16th Century conference, Edinburgh, Scotland April 2023. The last in this series

Ladies-in-waiting's political engagement was in no sense a part of their office, but was how Elizabeth managed the business of her court.

Highlights from the Understanding Diversity in the 15th and 16th Century conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, April 2023.

What exactly were gender expectations in the 16th century? An unmarried woman ruled for 45 years - this was a violation of gender norms.