Opening of the Royal Exchange

Date: January 23, 1571 • Location: City of London, United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth I opened the Royal Exchange in London, giving it its royal title.

Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Her eventful reign, and its effect on history and culture, gave name to the Elizabethan era.