Queen Elizabeth I : Full Speech to the Troops at Tilbury
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On August 9, 1588, Queen Elizabeth I gave a famous speech to the English troops assembled at Tilbury in preparation for the expected invasion by the Spanish Armada. Here is an excerpt from that speech:
"My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down, for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust."
"I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm: to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field."
"I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and we do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the meantime, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over these enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people."
Queen Elizabeth I's speech at Tilbury is a famous moment in British history. At the time, England was under threat from the Spanish Armada, a fleet of Spanish ships that had been sent by King Philip II to invade England and overthrow Elizabeth I.
The speech was delivered on August 9, 1588, to the English troops assembled at Tilbury in preparation for the expected invasion. Elizabeth's purpose was to boost the morale of the troops and to demonstrate her own commitment to defending England. She appeared on horseback, dressed in a white velvet gown, and wearing a silver breastplate, with her long red hair flowing over her shoulders.
In her speech, Elizabeth expressed her faith in her people and in God, and her determination to stand with them and defend her realm against the Spanish invaders. She declared that she had "the heart and stomach of a king," and that she was willing to lay down her life for her kingdom and her people.
The speech was a great success, and the troops were inspired by Elizabeth's words. The Spanish Armada was defeated a few days later, and Elizabeth's reign continued for many more years, during which England flourished culturally, economically, and politically. The speech has since become a famous symbol of English patriotism and resistance against foreign invaders.
On August 9, 1588, Queen Elizabeth I gave a famous speech to the English troops assembled at Tilbury in preparation for the expected invasion by the Spanish Armada. Here is an excerpt from that speech:
"My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down, for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust."
"I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm: to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field."
"I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and we do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the meantime, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over these enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people."
Queen Elizabeth I's speech at Tilbury is a famous moment in British history. At the time, England was under threat from the Spanish Armada, a fleet of Spanish ships that had been sent by King Philip II to invade England and overthrow Elizabeth I.
The speech was delivered on August 9, 1588, to the English troops assembled at Tilbury in preparation for the expected invasion. Elizabeth's purpose was to boost the morale of the troops and to demonstrate her own commitment to defending England. She appeared on horseback, dressed in a white velvet gown, and wearing a silver breastplate, with her long red hair flowing over her shoulders.
In her speech, Elizabeth expressed her faith in her people and in God, and her determination to stand with them and defend her realm against the Spanish invaders. She declared that she had "the heart and stomach of a king," and that she was willing to lay down her life for her kingdom and her people.
The speech was a great success, and the troops were inspired by Elizabeth's words. The Spanish Armada was defeated a few days later, and Elizabeth's reign continued for many more years, during which England flourished culturally, economically, and politically. The speech has since become a famous symbol of English patriotism and resistance against foreign invaders.
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