Sir Henry Bedingfeld

Sir Henry Bedingfled was a supporter of Queen Mary. When the future Queen Elizabeth I was imprisoned in the Tower, Sir Henry Bedingfeld was entrusted to watch her. On May 19, 1554, Sir Henry Bedingfeld went to the Tower where Lady Elizabeth was held captive and brought her to Woodstock Palace, near Oxford.

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Relationship between Sir Henry Bedingfeld and Queen Elizabeth I

When Sir Henry Bedingfeld took Lady Elizabeth from the Tower, he was instructed by Queen Mary to watch her closely. Lady Elizabeth felt like she was in prison.