Raleigh had been a particular favourite of Elizabeth I and, when she died on 24 March 1603, it was clear that Raleigh's fortunes would change.
Raleigh ay nagkaroon ng isang partikular na paborito ng mga Elizabeth I at, kapag siya namatay sa 24 March 1603, ito ay malinaw na Raleigh's fortunes ang mababago.