The Virgin Queen, Elizabeth, was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and is remembered for her long reign and her role in the Protestant Reformation. Elizabeth was known for her intelligence, her strong leadership, and her refusal to marry. She is often referred to as the 'Gloriana' or the 'Faerie Queen'. Elizabeth's reign was marked by a period of peace and prosperity, and she is remembered as one of the most successful monarchs in British history.