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On this day in Tudor history, 5th June 1600, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was in a spot of bother. Even though he was usually one of Elizabeth I's favourite, he was charged with insubordination. Oh dear.
Find out more from historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this as a video here:
https://youtu.be/dZtJlXpFXYs