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…
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)
