[8] Another schoolmaster to the young heir was Arthur Lallart, who would later be interrogated in London for having gone to Scotland in 1562. [47] A post-mortem revealed internal injuries, thought to have been caused by the explosion. tip: lex m/m (mature OR explicit). It became evident, even to Mary, that superficial charm was Darnleys only positive attribute. We're going to be in danger no matter whether we're together or not. He is a nobleman with a claim to the English throne and husband of Mary Stuart, as well as the father of their only child. Lord White reluctantly agrees to release Lady Keira from their engagement, but he is not happy about it. History's Lord Darnley | Reign Wiki | Fandom Also known as: Duke of Albany, Earl of Ross, Henry Stuart. [30][31], On 29 July 1565, the marriage took place by Roman Catholic rites in Mary's private chapel at Holyrood, but Darnley (whose religious beliefs were unfixed he was raised as a Catholic, but was later influenced by Protestantism)[32] refused to accompany Mary to the nuptial Mass after the wedding itself.[3]. Der franzsische Thron gert in Gefahr, und Knigin Mary muss sich mit politischen Auswirkungen auseinandersetzen, Knig Charles ist geflchtet . Sir Walter Scott gives us a realistic portrait of the object of Mary's affection: Young Darnley was remarkably tall and handsome, perfect in all external and showy accomplishments, but unhappily destitute of sagacity, prudence, the steadiness of character, and exhibiting only doubtful courage, though extremely violent in his passions. [50], A soldier under the pay of Bothwell, Captain William Blackadder of the Clan Blackadder, was one of the first non-participants to happen upon the scene, and for that reason was treated as a suspect. Lord Darnley: The man who lost to Taylor three times is going to teach me? According to English diplomats Thomas Randolph and the Earl of Bedford, the murder of Rizzio (who was rumoured to be the father of Mary's unborn child) was part of Darnley's bid to force Mary to cede the Crown Matrimonial. For a time Queen Mary seemed in control of her realm, circumspection, and intelligence consistently informing her royal decisions. On a Sunday morning in February 1567, Darnley lay sleeping on the upper floor of an Edinburgh house known as Kirk o' Field. Darnley, indeed, was close in line to the thrones of both England and Scotland. All rights reserved. Indeed, Bothwell notwithstanding, less than a year after Darnley's death the Scottish lords forced Mary to abdicate and flee to England. Through his parents, he had claim to both the Scottish and English Thrones, as he was descended from both James II of Scotland and Henry VII of England. [25] From then on, he was constantly in Mary's company.[3]. Highland Games [2] [3], Mary Stuart and James Stuart recieved another letter from "Loyal Watchman" warning of Lord Darnley's. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? "[14] Lord Paget in March 1560 wrote of the 'well founded' fear that Catholics would raise Darnley to the throne on Elizabeth's death. With that, Lucrezia was pleased to continue the alliance between Florence and Scotland. Unknown to Darnley and perhaps unknown to Mary, miscreants had for some time been packing the cellars of Kirk o' Field with enough gunpowder to blow the structure to smithereens. This gave way to indolence, arrogance, drunkenness, and jealousy of Marys secretary, David Riccio, in whose murder (March 9, 1566) Darnley was involved. "Mary, Mary, quite Contrary." Mary, Queen of Scots - Family, Reign & Death - Biography In trying to protect her throne, she put her brother in a dangerous position that ended with his banishment. Though she gave birth to their. [16], Queen Mary: I had hoped that our marriage would be a partnership in every way. Lord Darnley: As King and Queen, our lives will always be in peril. However, after Lord Darnley jokingly insulted King Francis, Lucrezia withdrew her support and set sail for the following day back to Florence. [39] His godparents were Charles IX of France,[41] Elizabeth I of England[42] and Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy. He has short brown hair and a stubble. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Portrayed By Greer Apologies for being hard on Mary about James. For the next two decades, she was held prisoner by Queen Elizabeth I and finally executed in England at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587. He is portrayed by Will Kemp. The Catholic religion, in which she has been strictly educated, was a great blemish in the eyes of her people Predictably, the religious issue became an obstacle in Mary's reign, and she recognized immediately that in order to avoid rebellion she would reconcile the interests of her Catholic and Protestant nobles. Bothwell was Lord Admiral of Scotland, and although he possessed a reputation for bravery, he was also known to be lecherous, brutal, and power-hungry. Mary goes to Darnley's room, upset at having heard from Greer that he was stumbling the halls, drunk and incoherent, the previous night. James Stuart went ahead and stopped him at the border crossings just before dawn. [17], Queen Mary: We are married because I couldn't take England without you. His claim to the English throne is through his mother and his claim to the Scottish throne is through his father, Matthew Stuart. Mary's marriage to Darnley - Mary's Reign 1561-1567 - National 5 All Rights Reserved. [57], In 1928, a paper was published by Karl Pearson,[58] detailing his vast research into the skull of Lord Darnley. Lord Darnley is still alive and there are just two more episodes to go on " Reign ." This suggests that a lot of real history that will be missed in Mary, Queen of Scots' life. Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley | British lord | Britannica [9]. Lord Darnley: I did! This story is a Tudor-Valois-Habsburg-Medici fiction, written with authentic historical detail, plausibly blending facts with fiction. Felipe II of Spain plays his own power games. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Because of who we are, Mary. Darnley was apparently smothered. Telling her, only Darnley knows, and she's also told James Stuart before he left. While he must make the journey to meet the Queen of Scots to appease his mother and family, he believes it futile as he is determined to marry Keira. With Darnley's death, she had, in fact, become a widow for the second time. Lord Darnley: And I want to be a better man. Queen Mary: Although I am curious. What consequences does this have for the deputy and his wife? Mary Stuart: They married for political power since Darnley have relative bloodline to both of England and Scottish throne, which pose a threat to Elizabeth. Mary's private secretary, David Rizzio, was stabbed 56 times on 9 March 1566 by Darnley and his confederates, Protestant Scottish nobles, in the presence of the queen, who was six months pregnant. Darnley insists that he's going to fight anyway. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. [44][59], Darnley was the author of 'Darnley's Ballet', 'Gife langour makis men licht', and potentially 'Quhair luve is kendlit confortless' [attribution uncertain] printed in the Bannatyne manuscript (1570 ca.).[61][62]. Mary Stuart tells Greer she is pregnant with King Darnley's child. Tweets by @xoAlieee Corrections? [5]. Are these two going to have an affair soon? James Stuart went ahead and stopped him at the border crossings just before dawn. That is because Keira received a forged letter from Lady Lennox written in Darnley's name, stating that it is over between them, and to avoid scorn and scandal, Lady Keira married Lord White imminently. Mary, Queen of Scots ( 8 December 1542 - 2013 8 February 1587 ), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was queen regnant of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567 and queen consort of France from 10 July 1559 to 5 December 1560 Original edition from my own archives Source : 'Das Pfennig-Magazin 1842' now under public domain. In spite of all she had been through, Mary remained politically astute. In Coup de Grace, Mary described Darnley as "not a complex man". Meanwhile, Catherine (Megan Follows) and Narcisse (Craig Parker) find King Charles (Spencer MacPherson) and must convince him to return to the castle. But what are the odds of that? Born in England into the Catholic Lennox family he was grandson of Margaret Tudor (Henry VIII's sister) and son of the Earl of Lennox. Mary and Darnley are talking about Lord Bothwell. Bothwell notices that something is wrong and runs inside. He sweeps her off her feet with a kiss. Taylor alledges that Darnley poisoned his flask. Macauley, Sarah. James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, was a "vainglorious, rash and. Mary was 18 when she returned to her homeland from France, her youthfulness belying the royal ambition that consumed her. Breezily confident, charming and warm, he was born with a blood-claim of his own to the English throne and a wildly ambitious mother whose love hinges entirely on his ability to secure a crown. Meanwhile, Lady Keira was sick and weak with fever, an later died after being stuck by a cart in Scotland, after James Stuart forced her to her feet, and back to England on Mary's behalf. [9] Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Mary and Darnley consummated their engagment soon after agreeing to it. Mary and Darnley are talking about Lord Bothwell. She lends legitimacy and strength both to Queen Mary's Scottish rule and Queen Mary and Lord Darnley's joint claims to the English Throne. This was viewed as a motive for Bothwell to have Darnley murdered, with help from some of the nobility and seemingly with royal approval. [11], Lord Darnley: I am an ambitious man. Prior to their first meeting, Lord Darnley was in love with Lady Keira,so much so that he wanted to marry her. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. He had schemed with letters before, and the outcome cost Lola her life. Dangerous women do well to keep to themselves Lola is a prisoner at the English court, a bargaining chip, and the closest thing to a confidante that Queen Elizabeth has had in many years. In 1568 Mary's involvement in the murder was discussed in England in conferences at York and Westminster which ended with no definitive findings. Suspicions that Mary colluded with conspirators in her husband's death or that she took no action to prevent his death led to the loss of her supporters and the loss of the Scottish crown. Darnley was born in 1545, in Leeds, England. During the weeks leading up to his death, Darnley was recovering from a bout of smallpox (or, it has been speculated, syphilis). Mary Stuart thought she had it all. If, when shipped off to France some years earlier, she had been nothing more than an innocent political pawn in the game of royal power-grabbing, she returned with her own shrewd agenda for Scotland. No longer welcome in France, Mary thought she owed it to her late husband to return to her homeland and reclaim her royal title as was their dream when he had been alive, and vowed to do so by any means necessary, even if that meant forming a new political alliance in the guise of marriage. Lord Ruthven and Darnley were both involved, and Ruthven even lead the murder of David Rizzio in place of the missing Lord Bothwell in front of the very pregnant Queen Mary. Darnley was unpopular with the other nobles and had a violent streak, aggravated by his drinking. Darnley's father, Lord Lennox, had been declared guilty of treason in Scotland for his part in The War of the . She was eminent for beauty, for talents, and accomplishments, nor is there reason to doubt her natural goodness of heart, and courageous manliness of disposition. Before he returns, Keira receives a letter from him, breaking things off, so she marries Lord White. She respects his fierceness and he respects that she was willing to break the rules for him. Queen Mary: I had a husband! Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1546 10 February 1567), was an English nobleman who was the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the father of James VI of Scotland and I of England. James agrees to being up the matter with Emily Knox. King Darnley: Would she? She tells him to join her in her carriage so that he can be at least a bit sober for tomorrow's fight. Following her return, the royal court was once again, according to Magnusson, the focus of the cultural life of the kingdom. Mary Stuart: Darnley Three months later Darnleys widow married James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, the instigator of the murder. [16], Queen Mary: She would know that you were behind it, as well. The king and his deputy once prepared for the possibility of smuggling the queen out of the country should the king have been exposed as a regicide. After Mary finds out that the reason behind Taylor's valet's gut pain was food poisoning, she reaches out to apologize to Darnley for blaming him. I want to start anew. Mary proclaims Lord Darnley the winner and Lord Taylor bends his knee to him. Please consider turning it on! A historical facial reconstruction was then produced. [51][52][bettersourceneeded], Bothwell was put on trial in Edinburgh and found not guilty. 15 Mar 2012 . It was offensive to the Scottish Protestant ministry, for whom John Knox was the spokesman; to the political ambition of James Stewart, earl of Moray (Marys illegitimate half brother); and to the Hamilton claim to the Scottish throne. Yet her willingness to marry Bothwell was not as absurd as it might seem. James Stuart: Well, I hope one of them will be called James. The Royal College of Surgeons' skull and the Edinburgh one were examined and compared to portraits of Darnley by Emma Price at the University of Dundee. It is a sequel to the epic Chained by Love and War with the cast of characters based on the original epic. Since he is the King Consort, he feels as though he is not Mary's equal but her underdog, which bothers him and he resorts to expedient ways of gaining power, to the point where he actively works against Mary and her people. All It Cost Her It's black tie optional and they'll be serving. [28] Mary sent John Hay, Commendator of Balmerino, to speak to Elizabeth; Elizabeth demanded Darnley's return, and gave John Hay plainly to understand her small satisfaction. Blood in the Water Started Because of our blood. When Lord Darnley (Will Kemp) surprises Mary (Adelaide Kane) with a visit in Scotland, Mary sees a glimmer of a union that could be more than just political. What follows in the weeks to come, as the days count down to Christmas no less, is even more surprising however, as Mary begins to find herself not only desiring Darnley's company--a first for her where he is concerned--but is also starting to develop feelings for him as well, and she is left wondering whether he could possibly be harboring a secret fondness for her in return. Darnley's maternal grandparents were Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus, and Queen Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England and widow of King James IV of Scotland. Reign Series Finale recap: How does Mary's story end? - Hidden Remote Darnley wakes up when he hears his dog barking and just as he steps outside and recognizes the other noble, Bothwell knocks Darnley to the ground and chokes him to death. Such speculation would also distract them from favouring the more alarming claim of the Queen of Scots Thirdly, and most significantly, the elevation of the Lennoxes presented an obstacle between the Queen of Scots and the English throne. [37][38], Following the birth of James, the succession was more secure, but Darnley and Mary's marriage continued to struggle, despite a hunting trip together to Cramalt Tower in the Ettrick Forest in August 1566. Only with this exchange would she continue supporting Mary's rule. The Countess of Lennox Margaret Douglas, his mother, had left Scotland in 1528. And like most noblewomen of her time, she busied herself with embroidery and played the lute and the virginal. King Darnley: I am trying to be better! There were much dancing and merry-making, much playing of billiards, cards, and dice late into the night, and much riding and hunting during the day.". Tweets by @xoAlieee [34], When the Spanish Ambassador in Paris heard this news, the headlines were that Darnley "had murdered his wife, admitted the exiled heretics, and seized the kingdom." She created him successively earl of Ross (a rank previously reserved for a son of the Scottish king) and duke of Albany. Mary, Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley were married on On 29 July 1565 in Mary's private chapel at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland. But as predicted, the bridegroom's dissolute lifestyle soon angered her, causing her, of course, to second guess her decision. Did Mary Queen of Scots kill her husband Lord Darnley? - British Heritage Mary turns to Darnley and admits she wanted to give him a chance. Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (December 7, 1545 - February 10, 1567) was king consort of Scotland from 1565 until his murder at Kirk o' Field in 1567. But with your drinking, your cheating, your blind ambition- Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [40], Their son was baptised Charles James on 17 December 1566 in a Catholic ceremony held at Stirling Castle. [15], King Darnley: Mary! Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1545-1567) on engraving from 1829. King Darnley | Reign Wiki | Fandom In September 1564, the Scottish Parliament restored Matthew Stewart's rights and titles as Earl of Lennox, and listened to a lengthy speech from the Queen's secretary William Maitland, who offered; "[I]t may be affirmid Scotland in na manis age that presentlie levis wes in gritter tranquillitie. Lord White was already en route to Scotland to murder the future King before Mary Stuart could marry him. [26] An entourage of 15 men were made knights, including one of Mary's half brothers, Robert Stewart of Strathdon, Robert Drummond of Carnock, James Stewart of Doune Castle, and William Murray of Tullibardine. She said that all Darnley ever needed and wanted was to be loved and respected. He is desperate to gain the Crown Matrimonial, which would allow him to rule Scotland in his own right. Lord Ruthven and Darnley were both involved, and Ruthven even lead the murder of David Rizzio in place of the missing Lord Bothwell in front of the very pregnant Queen Mary. And I will never forgive you. She demands that he stay here and hidden, until she returns with provisions the following morning. [8], Queen Mary: You can't expect everyone to be glad you are back at court, Darnley. The story takes place at the end of season 3 when Mary, Queen of Scots returns to Scotland. Marnley Darnley is a tall man, likely in his late twenties. With that, Lucrezia was pleased to continue the alliance between Florence and Scotland. Uncharted Waters The marriage was to cause divisions amongst the Lords. Mary discovered she was pregnant with Darnley's child but kept it a secret for a while. Which Darnley blames Mary for unfairly. . Some of the nobles claimed that Rizzio was a secret agent of the Pope and had usurped their proper places beside the Queen. In addition, he was a Lennox, a family with countless enemies both in Scotland and England. [2] Mary tells her it's alright. Magnusson imparts, too, that Mary's life was not all frivolous. The Lennox family were released in February 1563, and within a few months, Darnley and his mother were conspicuous by their presence at Court and the favour they received there, although Elizabeth would not accommodate the earl at Court.[19]. Darnley denies the accusation and gives Taylor an out, but Taylor is still intent on holding the boxing match as planned and fighting Darnley. The deadly intrigues of the Tudor, Valois, and Habsburg families and courts are entwined with drama, passion, and wars. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. By March 1566, Darnley had entered into a secret conspiracy with Protestant lords, including the nobles who had rebelled against Mary in the, Mary was 7 months pregnant when she was held at gun-point while. Yet when it was time to remarry she made a costly mistake in her choice of a mate, settling on her first cousin Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, son of the formidable Earl of Lennox. Because of who we are, Mary, because of our blood. However, the horseman is killed on his way there and the money goes missing, all of which was arranged by Lord Narcisse. She lends legitimacy and strength both to Queen Mary's Scottish rule and Queen Mary and Lord Darnley's joint claims to the English Throne. His mother, Margaret Douglas, was once chosen by Mary I to be her successor instead of. Mary Queen of Scots is closing in on a new hubby. Darnley was also a descendant of a daughter of James II of Scotland, and so also in line for the throne of Scotland. Meanwhile, James will make an interesting discovery about Greer (Celina Sinden). Reign - Wikipedia He had schemed with letters before, and the outcome cost Lola her life. Mary and Lord Darnley | Reign CW Wiki | Fandom Darnley was dressed only in his nightshirt, suggesting he had fled in some haste from his bedchamber. [2], Lord Darnley stops into visit Keira on his way to Scotland with his mother, Lady Lennox. He denies it, informing her she is already married to Lord White. Mary and James received another letter from "Loyal Watchman" warning of Lord Darnley's. [55], Mary was kept in captivity until she was implicated in the Babington plot against Elizabeth, after which she was convicted of treason and executed. What will happen on tonights episode of Reign? [1], Lord Darnley promises not to marry Queen Mary of Scotland, and in return, Queen Elizabeth will pay off Keira's dowry to her family so she and Lord Darnley can marry. Coup de Grace Both Mary and James have their doubts at first, but Darnley proves them wrong and proves himself to be a capable fighter. Queen Mary (Adelaide Kane) can marry either for love or for country. ProQuest Research Library. When he walks away, Mary confronts Darnley about it. Sign up to British Heritage Travel's daily newsletter here. He is the king consort of Scotland, though he would love nothing more than to be granted the crown matrimonial. King Darnley is the husband of Mary Stuart and king consort of Scotland. Darnleys mother, formerly Margaret Douglas, had a claim to the English crown as granddaughter of Henry VII. In the second, Mary was a willing participant in the kidnapping, and the story of rape was a fabrication, so her honour and reputation were not ruined by her marriage to a man widely suspected of murder. Reign ist eine US-amerikanische Fernsehserie ber das Leben der jungen Mary Stuart am franzsischen Hof. Mary was very upset over this, because if the Duchess left, she took her support and the promise of funding with her. Queen Mary (Adelaide Kane) can marry either for love or for country. [56], Darnley was buried in the Royal Vault at Holyrood Abbey in 1567 alongside the bodies of several royals: King David II, King James II, Arthur, Duke of Rothesay, Madeleine of Valois, James, Duke of Rothesay, Arthur, Duke of Albany and King James V. In 1668, the vault was opened by mobs, and sometime later (between 1776 and 1778), the vault was raided and the skull of Lord Darnley was stolen. Dead of Night [32] By August 1565, less than a month after the marriage, William Cecil heard that Darnley's insolence had driven Lennox from the Scottish court. The problem was the risk of making her son illegitimate. If Elizabeth breaks Keira's engagement with Lord White, Darnley will marry Keira, not Mary, thus leaving Mary to be powerless against Elizabeth. When Lord Darnley is summoned toEnglish CourtbyQueen Elizabethand proposes a deal: He will not marry Mary, Queen of Scots, and in return, Queen Elizabeth will pay off Keira's dowry to her family so she and Lord Darnley can marry. He denies it, informing her she is already married to Lord White. Engraved by H.Robinson and published in ''Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain'',UK,1829. Greer apologises for being hard on Mary about James. The 2018 movie, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie reignited interest in the feud between Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I. Are these the prettiest streets in Britain? The Queen of Scots decided to try to end the wedding with the help of her former mother-in-law, Catherine (Megan Follows). The birth (June 19, 1566) of a son, James, to Mary and Darnley was eventually to solve the problem of the English, as well as the Scottish, succession. Darnley started a house fire and rescued a child from it to make himself look like a hero. This was confirmed in the circulation of a silver ryal in the names of Henry and Mary. He was described as having deformed pocks upon his face and body. After a lot of discussion with his mother, Lady Lennox, Darnley agrees to meet Queen Mary. Proinsias Cassidy is a pathetic excuse for a pirate, cheating at cards just to keep a mug of beer in his hand. [17] His interrogation at the Tower of London in February 1562 revealed that he had obtained intelligence about the English Court from the Spanish ambassador, and the ambassador had entrusted him and Hugh Allen with messages and tokens for the Lennoxes and Darnley. Catherine isnt the only one skeptical of Marys future husband. "[21], On 3 February 1565, Darnley left London and by 12 February, he was in Edinburgh. Well, despite Marys attempt to end her wedding with Darnley, they will nevertheless get married. [54] Before Morton's execution in 1581, he admitted having knowledge of the murder plot, and that Bothwell and Archibald Douglas were "chief actors" in Darnley's murder. Only with this exchange would she continue supporting Mary's rule. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, cordially invite you, dear Royals, to attend an extremely depressing wedding. Taking a leap of faith, despite her better judgement, she tells him of the news, and is surprised to learn that she feels just as pleased to have told him as he is to learn of their heir to be. Mary had briefly met her English-born first cousin Lord Darnley in February 1561 when she was in mourning for. Against the advice of her nobles and in spite of Queen Elizabeth's expressed displeasure, Mary wed Darnley in July 1565. Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (Historical) | Reign CW Wiki | Fandom This seems to have been an effort to confirm his royal status. The man who despises Darnley, and Mary invited him to Court. While Mary was absent from their temporary residence, Kirk oField, near Edinburgh, the house was blown up. Nonetheless, on July 29, 1565, the marriage was celebrated according to the Roman Catholic rite. However, before the sum could be paid in secret by a single horseman, Lord Narcisse arranged his murder. Darnley confirms Mary's belief by repeating it throughout the series. Mary was apparently very much in love with Darnley though he soon revealed himself to be unstable. What makes you think that you can take England without me? Many contemporary narratives describing his life and death refer to him as simply Lord Darnley, his title as heir apparent to the Earldom of Lennox.[4]. He was convicted and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered before each of his limbs was nailed to the gates of a different Scottish town. Darnley cannot forgive Mary for it. He challenges Darnley to a boxing match and he accepts. [39] Darnley alienated many who would otherwise have been his supporters through his erratic behavior. Elizabeth (Rachel Skarsten) learns her attempt to stop Mary backfired. Yaxley admitted that his missions were intended to arrange the marriage of the Queen of Scots with Darnley, that Darnley's religion guaranteed him greater success in his suit than the Earl of Arran, and that the countess had many friends in the north. Across the Channel, France descends into chaos, and Dowager Queen Anne of France hopes to see her eldest son Augustine crowned at Reims. He is the king consort of Scotland, though he would love nothing more than to be granted the crown matrimonial. Status He was the second but eldest surviving son of Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox, by his wife Lady Margaret Douglas which supported his claim to the English succession. Perhaps Elizabeth feared that these investigations could also be directed at herself, or her inaction was intended to ensure the survival of the monarchy by not reducing the number of potential heirs. Mary tells him, after James left she was upset, and needed someone she could trust. However, on 20 March, Darnley posted a declaration denying all knowledge of or complicity in the Rizzio murder. Elizabeth accepts his offer. Did Mary, Queen of Scots' Husband Have a Gay Affair? - People S4, Ep8 7 Apr. In England, Queen Elizabeth (Rachel Skarsten) decided to give an explorer named Captain Hawkins (Max Lloyd-Jones) a royal charter to explore the New World.