The English Privy Council fails to give Elizabeth I the support she had expected in proceeding with a marriage treaty with the Duke of Anjou. Although they sign a preliminary treaty on 24th November, negotiations are then delayed due to Anjou's unpopularity in England, especially with Puritans, given his dalliances between Huguenot and Catholic parties in France.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Proposed marriage between Elizabeth and Duke of Anjou is unpopular". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15246, accessed 06 May 2024.]