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Mary Queen of Scots. Henry Stewart Darnley. Mary. Mary was expected to marry Elizabeth suggested Robert Dudley Don Carlos of Spain Decided against political marriage Lord Henry Stewart Darnley. Darnley. Cousin to Mary of the house of Tudor Married for love
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Mary Queen of Scots Henry Stewart Darnley
Mary • Mary was expected to marry • Elizabeth suggested Robert Dudley • Don Carlos of Spain • Decided against political marriage • Lord Henry Stewart Darnley
Darnley • Cousin to Mary of the house of Tudor • Married for love • Protestants did not like the marriage • Mary fell out of love with him • Expecting a son
1566 • Darnley was a drunk • James Earl of Moray escaped to England as part of a rebellion • Riccio an Italian became her main advisor • Mudered by jealous Darnely • Mary gave birth to a son
Murder of Riccio • David Riccio was Mary’s advisor • Her husband became extremely jealous • Protestant Lords convinced Darnley to sign a death Warrant • A gang rushed into Mary’s Chamber • Stabbed him repeatedly in front of Mary until he was dead. • Mary hated Darnley even more.