| Mary and Francis' Wedding | |
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| Location: | Viennese, France |
| Date: | 4 April 1558 |
| In Honour of: | Queen Mary Prince Francis |
| In Attendance: | King Henry II Queen Catherine de' Medici |
| Episode: | Consummation |
| Description: | Celebrate the union between France and Scotland |
| GALLERY | |
The wedding of Queen Mary and Prince Francis took place in France in early Spring in the year 1558.
Event
Mary Stuart was in her room preparing for her and wedding to prince Francis. Her mother, Marie de Guise told her how happy she was and gave her earrings her father had once given to her. She reminded her to have sons as quickly as she could, even though Scotland had done just fine without any.
Wedding music played as Mary walked down the aisle towards Francis for their wedding. She was dressed in her handmade, white, and gorgeously flowing wedding dress. She walked in the aisle with a smile, as Lady Kenna, Greer Kinross, and Lady Lola walked five paces behind her. When she reached Francis they held hands as they turned to kneel before the Priest. Their wedding ceremony certificate was brought before them both. Francis signed at first, followed by Mary’s signature. With that, the ceremony began.
An hour later the newly married couple ran into the banquet hall. Music played and they danced to their first song together. Soon the crowd joined in.
Not long after that Mary entered Francis’ is room for the bedding ceremony. Royals, nobles, and their priest had all gathered to witness their consummation. However not long into it, Mary noticed Sebastian had entered. Francis saw her looking so he looked too. Wanting Francis to ignore his brother's presence, Mary continued to kiss his neck.
Details
Mary Stuart signed a secret agreement bequeathing Scotland and her claim to England to the French crown. On April 24th, the Scottish Queen married the Dauphin of France at Notre Dame in Paris. This made mary the future Queen of France, and Francis became king consort of Scotland.
Historical Notes
- 4 April 1558 Mary Stuart knowingly signed a secret agreement bequeathing Scotland and her claim to England to the French crown if she died without children. Her and Prince Francis also partook in a secret wedding ceremony.
- The public wedding took place on 24 of April in 1558 at the Church of Notre Dame in Paris.
- Mary's brother History's James Stuart attending their wedding in Paris.
Related Pages
Pages relating to Mary and Francis' Wedding are the following:
• King Francis • Queen Mary
• Francis and Mary • King Francis' Coronation • Kingdom of France
