Originally posted on The Freelance History Writer:
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
Originally posted on The Freelance History Writer:
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…
The House of Hanover: King George I (Part 2)
Guest article written by: Alan Freer George I, King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Elector of Hanover, is portrayed as an insensitive, cold man with little learning and less sense. This is completely inaccurate. He may have been lazy, set in his ways and preoccupied with the affairs of Hanover, but he had a… Continue reading The House of Hanover: King George I (Part 2)
The House of Hanover: The Poor Relations (Part 1)
Guest article written by: Alan Freer Throughout the spring of 1714 the massive bulk of Queen Anne drifted towards her inevitable expiration. She was meeting her end at a time of dynastic crisis. The Act of Settlement, passed by Parliament in 1701, stipulated that the monarch had to be of the Protestant faith and that… Continue reading The House of Hanover: The Poor Relations (Part 1)
Five Eldest Children of King Charles I
This painting of the five eldest children of Charles I and his queen, Henrietta Maria is one of the most beautiful images I have ever laid eyes on. I’ve looked at it several times and never felt inspired enough to write anything about it. Today, I’ve decided that the sitters in the image deserve a… Continue reading Five Eldest Children of King Charles I
Portraits of a Queen: Marie Stuart
Marie Stuart, best-known as Mary, Queen of Scots has more images available of her than any other monarch I’ve searched in the past few years. I was blown away at the number of different portraits, sketches and engravings.
King James I of Scotland
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A sixteenth century portrait of King James I of Scotland by an unknown artist James Stewart I, King of Scots had an unusual reign in many ways. His rule began while he was a prisoner of King Henry IV of England. And his rule certainly ended in a…
Anne: The Last Queen of Scotland
Originally posted on The Crown and The Unicorn:
St James’s Palace, where Anne was born in February 1685. Queen Anne was born on the night of the 6th of February 1665, most sources state that she was born at St James’s Palace; however the Windsor Castle guide book claims her birth as having taken place…
