Expert: Joseph Logue - 1/4/2011

Question
Hello,

Are you familiar with something called "The Royal Book"? It's supposedly a handbook of court etiquette, that was in place at the end of Henry VII's reign. It was edited by Sir William Cecil, during the reign of Elizabeth I. I have searched for it, but cannot find any reference to it, other than the reference in David Starkey's book, "Elizabeth, The Struggle for the Throne". Any help you could provide me, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Answer
Hello Trista,

I am sorry for the delay, but I admit to being stumped by this one.  I spent the past two days researching for this title - not only had I never heard of it, but nor had any of my colleagues (I'm a lbrarian).  All I can offer at this point is to keep your question in my "in" folder and will endeavor to continue the search.

With regrets,

Joseph Logue