A well-educated and intelligent woman - She was highly literate, spoke foreign languages and so was able to deal directly with foreign ambassadors.
Married to her people - It is possible that Elizabeth chose to remain unmarried to exploit the relationship she developed with the nation.
A dominant monarch - Elizabeth was always willing to assert her powers. She famously said, ‘I will have one mistress and no master’.
A skilful propagandist - Elizabeth understood the need to create the right image. She was partly responsible for creating a ‘Golden age’ and the ‘Cult of Gloriana’.
Loyal - To those who served her well she was extremely generous. This differed from her father, Henry VIII’s attitude.