Queen Henrietta Maria flees
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Queen Henrietta Maria flees
During the English Civil War, Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I, escapes from England. She is sheltered by a bank from the Parliamentarian forces
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This evocative image captures the moment when Queen Henrietta Maria, the beloved and devoted wife of King Charles I of England, makes her daring escape from the country during the tumultuous English Civil War. In this historical photograph, the queen is seen fleeing from Parliamentarian forces, taking cover behind a protective embankment as she makes her way across the Thames River. The English Civil War, which lasted from 1642 to 1651, was a pivotal period in British history that saw the struggle for power between the monarchy and the Parliament. Queen Henrietta Maria, a French Catholic, was a controversial figure in England due to her strong Catholic faith and her involvement in raising and funding the Royalist army. When the situation grew dire for the Royalists, Henrietta Maria decided to leave England to seek assistance from her native France. Accompanied by a small group of loyal servants and soldiers, the queen managed to evade capture by Parliamentarian forces, who were determined to bring her to trial for her role in the conflict. The photograph depicts a determined and resolute Henrietta Maria, her regal bearing evident even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. The queen's escape marked a turning point in the war, as it allowed King Charles I to continue raising an army in Europe and ultimately led to the eventual defeat of the Parliamentarians. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of Queen Henrietta Maria, who played a crucial role in the history of the English monarchy.
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