Henry VIII was consumed by his quest for a male heir. Why was there seemingly so little concern about Elizabeth I choosing not to marry and provide one?

by wolverine237
mimicofmodes

There's always more to be said, but this answer by /u/lastatthedisco should help you:

Elizabeth I's virginity was widely celebrated in England during her reign. Why? Several decades earlier Henry VIII's inability to produce a male heir was a major issue during his reign. What caused this change in opinion? Was Elizabeth I ever criticized for purposefully "ending the Tudor dynasty"?