THE SON THAT ELIZABETH I NEVER HAD: The Adventurous Life of Robert Dudley's Illegitimate Son

Sir Robert Dudley, the handsome 'base born' son of Elizabeth I's favorite, was born amidst scandal and intrigue. The story of his birth is one of love, royalty and broken bonds of trust. He carved his own destiny in Tuscany as an engineer, courtier, shipbuilder and seafarer with the woman he loved at his side. Photos.