Queens That Changed The World
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Boudica's husband Prasutagus, chief of the Iceni, died, then Roman invaders beat her and had her daughters raped. In revenge, Boudica and her army razed Roman cities to the ground. Despite eventually being defeated, Boudica, her image, and legacy, live on.
46:58Eleanor married Prince Louis and became Queen of France whilst still a teenager. After that marriage was annulled, she married English heir Henry, then became Queen of England. She was no quiet Queen, she had strong influence over both her Kings' and Son's reigns.
46:58For centuries, Hatshepsut was known as a king as she demanded to be represented as male complete with beard in contemporary depictions. She was in fact a brilliant Queen who developed trade routes, oversaw vast builds and brought wealth and artistry to Ancient Egypt.
46:59In her long reign Victoria presided over a period of history which saw huge industrial, social and territorial expansion. She reignited the public love of the monarchy, being amongst her public, supporting charities and the arts, she led the way for modern royals.
46:59Anne, the last monarch of the Stuart Dynasty, was one of the hardest working monarchs the country had ever seen. Even in a new, more constitutional role, she brought about the union of England and Scotland, making her the first Queen of Great Britain.
46:49Elizabeth took the throne of a divided nation and it was her tolerance and wisdom that allowed peace, prosperity, and English culture to flourish. Her response to numerous threats, such as the Spanish Armada, saw her become one of the most powerful leaders in history.