She was the daughter of Francis Hastings, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon, and Catherine Pole.

In 1603, Lady Elizabeth travelled to Berwick upon Tweed with other courtiers in an official party to welcome Anne of Denmark.

These were chosen by the Privy Council, following the order of King James of 15 April 1603.

[2] A Venetian diplomat, Giovanni Carlo Scaramelli, wrote that the six great ladies were escorted by 200 horsemen.

Lady Elizabeth is buried next to her husband in the Somerset family chapel in the Church of St Cadoc, Raglan, Monmouthshire.