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Mary Stuart ♔
Queen Mary
Biographical Information
Title: Princess Mary I of Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots
Born: 8 December 1542
Age: 15
Height: 5'4
Gender: Female
Status: Alive
Religion: Catholic
Originally From: Linlithgow, Scotland
Affiliations: Scottish Court
Relationship Information
Family: Marie de Guise (Mother)

King James V (Father)
Claude de Guise (Uncle)
Queen Mary I (Cousin)
Princess Elizabeth (Cousin)

Interests: Francis II (Husband)


Sebastian (Former Fiancé)

Character Information
First Appearance: Pilot
Portrayed By: Adelaide Kane
GALLERY


"You are not the only one with a country to think of!"
Queen Mary

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Personality

Mary Stuart, is a strong, young, independent, noble woman. She has a clear moral compass from being raised by nuns. She tries her best to be fair, but wants to be a strong, independent leader. She is very compassionate, as seen with her dealings with Carissa. She also has a strong sense of duty, and refused to start, or attempt to have a romantic relationship her entire life, knowing she was engaged to marry the heir to the throne of France.

Early Life

Queen Mary of Scotland, Prince Francis and his older half-brother, Sebastian, all met when they were 7-years old in the French Court. At the time, Mary and Francis were already engaged with Mary living in France for her protection from the threats made by England.

The three were considered playmates and the younger two were educated together. They were constantly seen running up and down the stairs, making fun of each other and playing games in the courtyard.

Two years later, at 9-years old, Mary was forced to leave Scotland after an assassination attempt on her life was made by the English. Mary was no longer safe, so was sent to live at a convent with her new caretaker, Mother Superior, until she reached 15.

Season 1

Mother Superior calls Mary Stuart in for dinner, where she is playing in the field. Sister Abbess is served her food while Mary waits for hers as she talks with those around her. A loud scream is heard from a young girl named Rose, who sees blood and foam coming out of Sister Abbess' mouth and ears. The latter falls dead at the table as Mother Superior immediately rushes the young Queen Mary away. She tells Mary that this has been an attempt on her life from the English. It is then decided that Mary is to be taken to the French Court and her due date to wed young Prince Francis must be moved up.

Mother Superior is waiting for Queen Mary to send her off to France. Mary is dressed in more court appropriate clothing and her carriage awaits. She reminds Mary that she will be happy in the French court and reminds her that four of her childhood friends will be waiting to greet her and become her ladies-in-waiting once she arrives in France. Rose gives her rosemary beads and warns Mary to be careful of the ghost that are at Court. Mary reminds Rose that she's already lived in France and that there are no ghosts, but Rose tells her that just because Mary hasn't seen them, doesn't mean they haven't been watching her. Mary slowly gets into her carriage and takes one last longing look at Scotland.

"Mary! You are the Queen of Scotland. You will wed young Francis, for your faith, for your people, for Scotland. He will love you."
Mother Superior

Mary steps out of her carriage and it greeted by her childhood friends, Lady Kenna, Lady Lola, Lady Aylee and Greer of Kinross. All five join together in a big group hug, not having all been together for years. Mary looks forward to the King of France waiting to greet her. She then asks if the woman beside him is Catherine. Kenna informs her that the woman is actually Diane de Poitiers, the King's official mistress, and that beside them is their son, Sebastian, the King's favourite. As Kenna finishes up, Queen Catherine arrives and makes a statement by standing in front of the king and his mistress.

Before Mary can greet the Royals, she is stopped by Prince Francis who cuts across the grass to meet her where she stands. They exchange hellos and Marry sheepishly talks on, losing her composure. Both appear happy at the physical appearance of the other, as they are no longer the young children they once knew. Francis and Mary walk arm-in-arm down the line of castle members towards the King and Queen of France for a proper introduction.

Mary is set up in her chambers and her Ladies-in-Waiting are given instructions on what their duties are to their Queen and what is to be expected of them at all times. As soon as the older woman is gone the girls all immediately start dressing themselves up. However not long into the preparation, a few of them decide to take off and explore the castle.

Mary makes her way alone up a staircase heading towards her old room. She is very surprised to see Francis inside. He is first annoyed at her for finding him, but they soon start to talk. Mary questions why he is making a sword, and Francis replies by saying about how he could have been a blacksmith, or if the kingdom falls, he could go into hiding as one. Mary tells him he would never have to, as she would save him. They have a bit of a heart-to-heart talk on the hardships of being a royal and the expectations of being one.

Later that day, Mary collects different types of stones at the river bank. Her Scottish dog, Stirling begins barking at something in the forest. Mary commands him to stop, but he doesn't.

Later, Mary decides to bring the stones she found to Francis. Glad they are getting along better she knocks on his door. He answers, and annoyed by seeing her, tells her to go away. She asks why he's so annoyed and realized he's with someone inside his room. He gets angrier with Mary and she leaves with hurt feelings when he slams the door in her face.

Mary goes back outside, hurt by what Francis had said to her. However, Stirling begins barking again, and heads off into the forest. Mary rushes after him but is caught and stopped by Sebastian. He warns her not to go into the forest, as it is a dangerous place. Mary informs him her dog has run off, and Bash promises to find him, and to bring Stirling back to her.

Later, while Mary is finishing up her preparations for a wedding, Mary hears a voice from within her room. It's coming from her wall that appears to have a hidden passage. It mysteriously warns her not to drink the wine.

That evening at Elizabeth and Philip's Wedding, everyone is celebrating with a grand party as Elisabeth and Philip have their first dance. Mary greets people, with Aylee by her side for any help she may need. Lola is talking with Greer as she notices Colin. Greer as why he is talking to Mary instead of with her. Lola, annoyed states he's simply paying his respects to his Queen as he hands her a glass of wine. They both cheer and drink.

Mary remembers the warning from her room and only pretends to drink the wine. All five girls then spontaneously decide to take off their shows and dance. They all dance in a circle as feathers drop from the ceiling.

Later that night the bedding ceremony is about to take place. Elizabeth and Philip are both getting undressed in front of specially selected Noble's members of the Church and specially selected members of the Spanish Court. Mary and her ladies-in-waiting decide to spy of the even, wanting to know what they will be in for on their wedding nights. They decided they've watch enough and long before it's over they all run off in separate directions. Scared and excited at what they just watched.

Mary goes back to the wedding part that is dying down and sees Francis talking with two men. Mary and Francis talk and Natalia watches them. Knowing the end of their relationship in near. Francis apologizes, but it is not long before they are fighting again. Francis tells Mary he is allowed to do what he wants and she needs to follow rules. He also informs her, they will only marry if it is right for France. Mary is hurt by both his words and his dislike for her.

"Love is irrelevant to people like us. We, who are so privileged in so many ways, but that."
Francis

That night Mary is woken by a presence in her room. And on her bed. She opens her eyes to see Colin on top of her. Mary screams and Colin looks surprised, but Mary yells for the guards again is alone once again, scared and confused.

Mary informs her friends what happened to her the night before. Everyone is unsure how to react. This visibly hurts Lola. Mary decided to reserve judgment and wait to talk to Colin herself. Lola tells them she was able to talk to him, and says someone with power forced him to try and rape his Queen.

Mary seeks an audience in front of the king and Queen of France. Requesting to speak to Colin herself. They both encourage her it's a bad idea, and Catherine tells her not to give mercy as the man tried to rape her. Mary demands to see her subject, but king henry tells her it's too late. As he had already been exacted for his crimes at dawn. Mary regrets having to inform Lola.

Back at her chambers Mary inform the girls, Lola is hurt and upset. Even blaming Mary for what happened. Mary tried to calm her, and promises to protect them as they are all still friends.

"You are my Queen and we are your subjects. We're here in service to you. Whatever that means, whatever that costs us."
Lola

None of the girl’s answer and they all stay quiet after that, none of them looking at each other. Mary leaves and is happy to see Bash who has found her dog Stirling for her. He asks if she is doing ok here at Court. She tells him she has her friends, and Bash tells her to be careful while here.

The next day Francis and Mary talk and fight again. They almost kiss but don't.

"You are not the only one with a country to think of!"
Queen Mary

Mary is outside alone in the dark. She wishes to thank whoever helped her. Light flashes and behind Mary is the silhouette of a girl, it quickly disappears.


Mary greets Sebastian, who was out in the stables grooming his horse. He informs her that she missed their early morning ride together. She apologizes, and says she was unable to sleep the night before. He cautions her to stop worrying about what the Vatican's choice will be, as it will only cause her sleepless nights, and not change their decision. She agrees, then brings up the topic of Queen Catherine. Saying how she doesn't want the boys to be affected by what is going on. She tells Bash she wants to take the two younger prince’, just the three of them to the winter festival. So they know they are not feeling left behind.

On the way to the festival Mary, Charles, Henry, and Bash, are all having a nice conversation. However Charles asks what will happen to his mother. Mary tells him not to think about it. Their conversation comes to a halt when there carried becomes surrounded by peasants. They are rioters, and do not wish to see the young princes bloodline on the throne. They begin to shake and rattle the carriage, as she, Charles, and Henry fall to the floor, and Charles screens.

Later that day, Mary goes to Queen Catherine's jail room. She informs them of what happened to her sons. She is very upset, but Mary calmly informs her, they are both fine. And that they were staying well protected under her, and will stay that way when the Queen is gone. Mary also informs the Queen that she has hopes of interrogating Clarissa into society. Catherine scoffs at her, and tells her it will never happen. That she is more animal than human now.

Mary is beside Bash, as they continue their conversation with Lord Hugo. He has since changed his alliance, and is now on the same side as the King. Claiming she knows how to pick sides. Mary doesn't appear to trust him, but let him and Bash talk.

Once the Lord Hugo leaves, conversation between Bash and Mary changes. Mary strongly believes the boy should stay at the Castle, where they were be with people they love, and well protect. Bash doesn't think they will be protected at French court, and thinks it would be much safer if sent off to be totally. The two fight, both angry at the other's choice, and Mary says some mean, and hurtful things to Bash. He then promises to double the guards, and walks away before adding to the fire.

Bash and Mary walking alone, with Prince Charles, and Prince Henry, everyone is all bundled up for the winter. Bash shows Mary how he has brought the winter festival to the castle. As they could not go to it, he brought it to them. The boys run off to grab masks, and Mary apologizes has she acted earlier. Bash quickly forgives her, and they kiss. Charles then calls Mary over to help him with his mask.

During the winter festival, Kenna and Greer, alert Mary and Bash, to the now missing young princes. At reporters all the children to take off their masks, and everyone is shocked that the boys are missing.

In the Castle Mary orders for ladies to send out more guards, and find Lord Hugo. Bash pulls me aside, and informs her that the boys are not missing. But that he has had them quietly taken, and he is moving them to Italy for their safety. Mary is extremely upset with him, and he tries to calm her down, seeing how he thinks this is right, and there are checkpoints along the way of people couple checking with him.

A man is brought before them, and it is insinuated that he took the boys. The man then says, what sounds like is a reversed line. Bash then agrees the man should be taken to the dungeon. Him and the guards leave, and Mary looks shocked.

Mary, and Bash are shocked to see, Queen Catherine out of her jail cell, and it Mary's room. She insists she is not here to hurt them, and only wants to make sure her children are safe. They all follow Bash to the forest, as he knows it best.

They check in the last checkpoint, and see the dead driver. Everyone is worried, and they follow the sound of the screen, down by the lake.

All three washed down, and are horrified to see Clarissa with two boys. They try to run to the mother, but Charles is stopped by Clarissa, who has a knife to his throat. Catherine tries to reason with Clarissa, as does Mary. While Catherine is talking to her daughter, Clarissa threatens to kill them all, so that they can be together in death. Mary eventually picks up a large rock in smashes Clarissa over the head with it. She falls to the ground, and Mary instantly regrets her decision. She holds Clarissa’s hand, and she takes her last breath. Mary cries over her friend.

Mary and the Queen of France, have one last conversation. Catherine informs her, she did what she had to do. They both seem to respect each other a little more, before Catherine is taken away, back to jail.

Mary is back in her room, standing by the fireplace. Bash enters and they embrace. Mary tells him she's sick of making the right, and the safe choices. And regardless of what the Vatican said, they should just marry. Bash tells her that this isn’t right, and instead gets done on one knee, and proposes to the Queen of Scotland. Both agreeing, they were married the next day. Regardless of what the Catholic Church says.

Notes

  • Mary owns a young Scottish Deer-hound named Stirling.

Historical Notes

  • Mary was born December 8, 1542 and was made Queen on December 14, when she was 6 days old.
  • Mary Stuart's real title was Mary I of Scotland, or Mary, Queen of Scotland.
  • Queen Mary was actually 5'11.
  • Mary's father, James V of Scotland, once sought the hand of Catherine de' Medici before her marriage to King Henry II.
  • Mary was briefly engaged to Prince Edward of England when she was 6 months old, and for an even shorter time was considered for King Philip II's first son who was 4 years her junior.
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