The 19-day stay that defined a Queen's power struggle
In short: This video takes you behind the scenes with artist Lindsey Mendick to explore her new installation at Kenilworth Castle. It examines the complex, high-stakes relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her most persistent suitor.
In 1575, Queen Elizabeth I spent 19 days at Kenilworth Castle—the longest stay she ever made with a single courtier. The visit was hosted by Robert Dudley, who sought her hand in marriage during a period of intense Tudor power struggles.
Lindsey Mendick's installation, Wicked Game, premiered to mark the 450th anniversary of this event. It explores Elizabeth’s strategies for maintaining authority while navigating her personal and political ties with Dudley.
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