As soon as Elizabeth took the throne, the Parliament and her Privy Council urged her to marry. They wanted an heir to the throne when she died, but that was not the only reason. Most believed that no woman could be a capable ruler, let alone single. There were many suitors for the youthful and charming queen of England. Her people did not want her to marry a king from another country, like her sister Mary I did. Elizabeth was very conscious and wanted to do what was right for her people. This illustrates how Elizabeth was able to see the advantages and disadvantages of marriage and how it would impact her
