Charles Stuart loved women…even before he became King of England. We’re going to take a look at the women who Charles bedded, had children with but didn’t wed during his lifetime (that I’m aware of). This week we’re learning about Louise de Kéroualle. Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth: 6 September 1649 (France) – 14 November 1734… Continue reading Mistresses of King Charles II: Louise de Kéroualle
Those gorgeous Stuart men – meet some 17th century hotties
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Mistresses of King Charles II: Nell Gwyn
Charles Stuart loved women…even before he became King of England. We’re going to take a look at the women who Charles bedded, had children with but didn’t wed during his lifetime (that I’m aware of). This week we’re learning about Nell Gwyn. Eleanor “Nell” Gwyn (Gwynn/Gwynne): 2 February 1650 – 14 November 1687 Nell met Charles… Continue reading Mistresses of King Charles II: Nell Gwyn
The Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse
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The Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse (Photo by the author) The itinerary of our Mary Queen of Scots tour included a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and I looked forward to this with great anticipation. Since learning the Palace was the scene of the murder of David Rizzio,…
#TDIH 14 April 1578
On This day in 1578, James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell died. He had been imprisoned by the King of Denmark in appalling conditions. Some say this imprisonment caused Bothwell to lose his sanity. Bothwell is best known for his relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots. On the 15 May 1567, Bothwell married Mary, Queen… Continue reading #TDIH 14 April 1578
King James IV of Scotland
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King James IV of Scotland After all the turmoil of James III’s time in power as King of Scotland, his son’s reign seems positively peaceful. James IV ushered the Renaissance into Scotland in many ways. He cemented an alliance with England, patronized the arts, and built wonderful palaces…
The Two Wives of Robert II, King of Scots ~ Elizabeth Mure and Euphemia Ross
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Queen Euphemia and Robert II, King of Scots from the Forman Armorial, 1562 Robert II, King of Scots and grandson of Robert the Bruce was a handsome, charming man who had many descendants. He not only had two wives who had numerous children but many mistresses who had…
