Becoming Elizabeth

Following the death of Henry VIII, his three children — Mary, Elizabeth and Edward — are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in.

Christmas at court and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her. The Lord Protector Somerset tries to keep the peace between the siblings.

The Lord Protector's plan for be peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth's 15th birthday as cover.

The aftermath of the party has left Elizabeth alone and amongst strangers; and terrified of anyone discovering the truth of what went on in Chelsea.

Elizabeth, changed by her experiences, is determined to not fall into the same traps she did when last she was at Chelsea, but she soon faces a new test.

Thomas' actions have implicated Elizabeth, and she must clear her name as she is interrogated by the Lord Dudley. Lord Somerset faces a furious council and the badly shaken king. Mary comes to London to face her disgraced little sister.

It’s a new age with a new Lord Protector, and Edward, now free from his uncle Somerset’s influence, is emboldened to pursue ever more ruthless Protestant reforms and to seek new alliances.

The king is sick and the court that made an enemy of Catholics now faces the possibility of being ruled by one as Mary rides to Whitehall. Mary and Elizabeth are briefly reunited in their love for their sick brother.