Mary, Queen of Scots' Final Night

On this day in Tudor history, 7th February 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots received the news she had been dreading—her execution warrant had arrived. By sunrise, she would face the executioner’s axe.
 
But how did she react? Did she break down in fear, or did she stand defiant in her final hours? What did she say? Who did she write to? And what preparations did she make for her death?
 
Today, we step inside Fotheringhay Castle and witness Mary’s last evening—the prayers, the farewells, and the queen who saw herself as a martyr for her faith.
 
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Assassination, intrigue, and betrayal - The Murdered Regent

On this day in history, 23rd January 1570, James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray and regent for King James VI, was assassinated—the first head of government in history to be killed by a firearm.
 
Discover how Moray, the illegitimate son of a king and half-brother to Mary, Queen of Scots, rose to power, ruled during turbulent times, and met a tragic end at the hands of a gunman in Linlithgow. What drove his enemies to such extremes? And what became of the infamous assassin?
 
Dive into this gripping tale of power, revenge, and survival in a deadly political landscape. Don’t miss the full story—listen now!
 
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Loyalty, Rebellion, and Diplomacy

On this day in Tudor history, 3rd January 1590, Robert Boyd, 5th Lord Boyd, passed away at Kilmarnock. This Scottish nobleman played a key role in the turbulent politics of Mary, Queen of Scots' reign and beyond.
Once a supporter of Mary, Boyd later opposed her marriage to Lord Darnley, participated in rebellion, and even became entangled in the murder trial of Darnley. Boyd’s complex legacy includes diplomacy, battles, and negotiations with Queen Elizabeth I.
Discover how Boyd's shifting loyalties shaped his fate and that of Scotland’s monarchy. Watch now! #TudorHistory #ScottishNobility #OnThisDay
Click to unravel the fascinating life of Lord Boyd and his role in the drama of the 16th century!

The Tudors in their own words - Elizabeth I about Mary, Queen of Scots

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares words from Queen Elizabeth I regarding a woman known as her nemesis, Mary, Queen of Scots.

The Tudors in their own words - Mary, Queen of Scots, on her way to her execution

In today's "The Tudors in their own words", historian Claire Ridgway shares some poignant words Mary, Queen of Scots, said to a distressed servant while on her way to her execution in 1587.

Becoming Elizabeth - Episode 4 - Lighten Our Darkness - Becoming Elizabeth or Becoming Mary?

This week’s episode of Becoming Elizabeth, Lighten our Darkness, had us thinking that Elizabeth might just be pregnant, saw the end of Queen Catherine Parr, and should, Claire feels, have been called Becoming Mary.
Let historian and author Claire Ridgway share with you the history behind this week’s episode and her views on how things played out, as we say goodbye to Catherine Parr, see Elizabeth becoming independent and a new Elizabeth, and watch Mary reacting to the violence aimed at her beloved church, a violence caused by her own half-brother Edward IV's religious policies. Oh, and Claire points out a Tudor character who is sadly missing from the series.
If you love talking Tudor, particularly about Elizabeth I, then you'll want to be a part of Claire's Elizabeth I online event which features 8 experts and lots of Tudor talk.
Find out all the details and register at https://claireridgway.com/events/elizabeth-i-the-life-of-gloriana-the-virgin-queen-online-event-7-16-september-2022/

New Mary, Queen of Scots online course with Claire Ridgway!

Author and historian Claire Ridgway is just putting the finishing touches to a course she's written for MedievalCourses.com on the fascinating 16th-century queen, Mary, Queen of Scots.
 
The course goes live on 1st September 2021, but you can pre-order it right now and save $25 with coupon code MQS2021 by going to this page - https://medievalcourses.com/overview/the-life-of-mary-queen-of-scots-mc12/
 
It's open internationally and is completely online, with video (and audio) lessons and PDF transcripts, as well as resources.
 
Go to https://medievalcourses.com/overview/the-life-of-mary-queen-of-scots-mc12/ to find out more. 
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19 June - Mary, Queen of Scots gives birth to a son called Charles

On this day in Tudor history, on 19th June 1566, in Scotland, Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to a baby boy who would grow up to be King James VI of Scotland and King James I of England. He was baptised Charles James though.
Find out more in this talk by historian Claire Ridgway. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:
https://youtu.be/t_Gw7qOZ9gg