Mary, Queen of Scots: Murder In The Palace (Episode 4)

This is episode 4 in our ongoing series on Mary, Queen of Scots, episode 5 is here: https://youtu.be/RX5NRwjmf-Y 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 - Mary Queen of Scots rides into battle with pistols drawn 01:05 - Randolph’s conflicted letter: smitten by Mary, repelled by Darnley 02:43 - Mary marries Darnley and proclaims him King 05:03 - Has Mary declared war on Elizabeth by marrying Darnley? 08:14 - Mary recruits Bothwell, Scotland’s most dangerous man 12:00 - Mary’s army ride: steel cap, pistols, warhorse, triumph 13:53 - ‘Chaseabout Raid’ 15:10 - Pregnancy strengthens Mary’s pro-Catholic lean 16:15 - Mary declares herself Queen of England at banquet 19:01 - Darnley conspires with Moray, pledges to restore Protestantism 20:51 - David Rizzio emerges as perfect scapegoat 27:09 - Rizzio is stabbed 31:37 - Mary berated by Darnley in front of armoured lords 35:00 - Warlock Ruffen wheezes through the drama 36:54 - Mary's next move... 43:48 - Mary regains control, reconciles Moray and Bothwell 48:50 - Mary gives birth to James VI and I in Edinburgh Castle 50:03 - Elizabeth devastated: ‘I am but barren stock’ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Social Producer: Harry Balden Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor