Mary, Queen of Scots: Birth of a Legend (Episode 1)

This is episode 1 of our series on Mary, Queen of Scots, episode 2 is available here: https://youtu.be/P-askGL2nH0 Where was Mary Queen of Scots - Elizabeth I’s most famous rival - born, and who were her parents? What was the nature of the turbulent politically and religiously divided world she was born into? How did she become a queen at only one week old, and betrothed to a French Prince at five? Why was it so dangerous to be a Scottish monarch in the 16th century? And, was she really the rightful heir to the English throne….? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the early life of one of history’s most famous women: the brave, charming, famously glamorous but also tragic; Mary Queen of Scots. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join 00:00 – Intro to Mary Queen of Scots: Glamour, Tragedy, and Debate 05:01 – How Mary Became Queen at One Week Old 13:04 – Scotland vs England: Power, Population, and Perception 15:02 – The Stuart Dynasty and the Perils of Scottish Monarchy 18:04 – The Two Claimants: Aaron and Lennox 20:59 – Why Scottish Monarchs Survived Childhood 24:14 – Mary’s Coronation at Sterling Castle 26:36 – France vs England: Who Will Win Scottish Influence? 29:03 – The Reformation Reaches Scotland 31:01 – Henry VIII’s Plan to Marry Edward to Mary 34:01 – Mary of Guise Takes Control 36:41 – The Rough Wooing Begins 39:01 – How English Brutality Fuelled Scottish Resistance... 41:01 – Lennox Defects to England 42:58 – Mary of Guise Consolidates Power 45:04 – A Disaster Secures a French Marriage 48:22 – Mary is Sent to France 50:01 – Arrival in France: A Future Queen Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Social Producer: Harry Balden Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor