This succession from Mary to Elizabeth was mainly family ties, as Mary had no one else to leave the crown to. Elizabeth was not as devout a Protestant as Edward had been, and so this may have led Mary to hope she would keep England Catholic. Queen Elizabeth I was 25 years old when she came to the throne, in 1558. She ruled for 44 years, which is now credited as helping to bring stability to England after the short reigns of her predecessors. At her coronation she was celebrated and praised, as she was well liked by her people. She also had red hair like Henry, and so when people saw her they shouted 'remember old King Henry!’. Whilst she was queen, she often visited towns and cities around the country to keep peace in England. She avoided