This is evident when in 1572, Catherine de Medici ordered the killing of the Protestant Coligny. This resulted in 3000 Protestants being killed in what is known as the Massacre of St Bartholomew's Day. Elizabeth was urged to send support to the French Huguenots but refused.
In 1572, Catherine de Medici ordered the elimination of Protestant Coligny, leading to the deaths of around 3000 Protestants known as St Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Elizabeth was advised to support the French Huguenots but did not.