During the Feast of Pentecost in held in Westminster Great hall in 1316, a woman dressed as a minstrel approached King Edward II. She entered on a horse, acted like a minstrel at various tables until mounting the steps of the royal table she deposited a letter, and left rapidly on her horse. On opening the letter, the King found it contained severe criticism and censure of the king's conduct.

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Location: Westminster Hall, Saint Margaret Street, London, UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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