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April 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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#OTD 9 Sept 1513
Died the last British monarch to be killed in battle #JamesIV at #BattleofFlodden
His infant son become #JamesV of Scotland under #MargaretTudor's regency
Margaret was unpopular & compounded by being the sister of an enemy of the Scots #HenryVIII
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
Died the last British monarch to be killed in battle #JamesIV at #BattleofFlodden
His infant son become #JamesV of Scotland under #MargaretTudor's regency
Margaret was unpopular & compounded by being the sister of an enemy of the Scots #HenryVIII
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
September 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
#OTD 9 Sept 1513
Died the last British monarch to be killed in battle #JamesIV at #BattleofFlodden
His infant son become #JamesV of Scotland under #MargaretTudor's regency
Margaret was unpopular & compounded by being the sister of an enemy of the Scots #HenryVIII
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
Died the last British monarch to be killed in battle #JamesIV at #BattleofFlodden
His infant son become #JamesV of Scotland under #MargaretTudor's regency
Margaret was unpopular & compounded by being the sister of an enemy of the Scots #HenryVIII
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
#OTD 20 Nov 1515
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Becoming Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland
She ruled as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Becoming Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland
She ruled as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
November 20, 2024 at 11:39 AM
#OTD 20 Nov 1515
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Becoming Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland
She ruled as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Becoming Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland
She ruled as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#OTD 8 Aug 1503
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
August 8, 2026 at 5:33 AM
#OTD 8 Aug 1503
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#OTD 8 Aug 1503
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
August 8, 2025 at 6:05 AM
#OTD 8 Aug 1503
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#OTD 8 Dec 1542
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
December 8, 2024 at 7:08 AM
#OTD 8 Dec 1542
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#OTD 3 Mar 1528
Dowager Scottish Queen & Countess of Lennox
#MargaretTudor married a 3rd time to #HenryStewart
Another unwise choice like her 2nd husband
#ArchibaldDouglas
Unhappy, Margaret sought a divorce, her son King #JamesV but he refused her
@scottishhistory.org
Dowager Scottish Queen & Countess of Lennox
#MargaretTudor married a 3rd time to #HenryStewart
Another unwise choice like her 2nd husband
#ArchibaldDouglas
Unhappy, Margaret sought a divorce, her son King #JamesV but he refused her
@scottishhistory.org
March 3, 2025 at 6:32 AM
#OTD 3 Mar 1528
Dowager Scottish Queen & Countess of Lennox
#MargaretTudor married a 3rd time to #HenryStewart
Another unwise choice like her 2nd husband
#ArchibaldDouglas
Unhappy, Margaret sought a divorce, her son King #JamesV but he refused her
@scottishhistory.org
Dowager Scottish Queen & Countess of Lennox
#MargaretTudor married a 3rd time to #HenryStewart
Another unwise choice like her 2nd husband
#ArchibaldDouglas
Unhappy, Margaret sought a divorce, her son King #JamesV but he refused her
@scottishhistory.org
#OTD 20 Nov 1515
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#History
#Tudor
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#History
#Tudor
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
#OTD 20 Nov 1515
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#History
#Tudor
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#History
#Tudor
#OTD 9 May 1538
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
#History
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
#History
May 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
#OTD 9 May 1538
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
#History
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
#History
#OTD 22 Feb 1540
#MarieofGuise, 2nd wife of #JamesV of Scotland was crowned Queen at Holyrood Abbey
A 30 gun salute & fireworks at Edinburgh Castle marked the occasion
Of their 3 children only 1 survived, #MaryQueenofScots
Marie famously turned #HenryVIII down twice - very wise!
#Stuarts
#History
#MarieofGuise, 2nd wife of #JamesV of Scotland was crowned Queen at Holyrood Abbey
A 30 gun salute & fireworks at Edinburgh Castle marked the occasion
Of their 3 children only 1 survived, #MaryQueenofScots
Marie famously turned #HenryVIII down twice - very wise!
#Stuarts
#History
February 22, 2026 at 10:56 AM
#OTD 22 Feb 1540
#MarieofGuise, 2nd wife of #JamesV of Scotland was crowned Queen at Holyrood Abbey
A 30 gun salute & fireworks at Edinburgh Castle marked the occasion
Of their 3 children only 1 survived, #MaryQueenofScots
Marie famously turned #HenryVIII down twice - very wise!
#Stuarts
#History
#MarieofGuise, 2nd wife of #JamesV of Scotland was crowned Queen at Holyrood Abbey
A 30 gun salute & fireworks at Edinburgh Castle marked the occasion
Of their 3 children only 1 survived, #MaryQueenofScots
Marie famously turned #HenryVIII down twice - very wise!
#Stuarts
#History
#OTD 7 July 1537
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
#History
#Stuarts
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
#History
#Stuarts
July 7, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#OTD 7 July 1537
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
#History
#Stuarts
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
#History
#Stuarts
#OTD 1 Jan 1537
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI at Notre Dame Paris
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#Tudor
#History
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI at Notre Dame Paris
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#Tudor
#History
January 1, 2024 at 4:26 PM
#OTD 1 Jan 1537
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI at Notre Dame Paris
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#Tudor
#History
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI at Notre Dame Paris
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#Tudor
#History
#OTD 18 Oct 1541
#MargaretTudor died at Methven Castle, Perthshire
The eldest daughter of #HenryVII & #ElizabethofYork she married #JamesIV joining the royal houses of England & Scotland
#QueenofScots from 1503-13 & after James was killed at #Flodden was regent for their son #JamesV
#MargaretTudor died at Methven Castle, Perthshire
The eldest daughter of #HenryVII & #ElizabethofYork she married #JamesIV joining the royal houses of England & Scotland
#QueenofScots from 1503-13 & after James was killed at #Flodden was regent for their son #JamesV
October 18, 2024 at 5:29 AM
#OTD 18 Oct 1541
#MargaretTudor died at Methven Castle, Perthshire
The eldest daughter of #HenryVII & #ElizabethofYork she married #JamesIV joining the royal houses of England & Scotland
#QueenofScots from 1503-13 & after James was killed at #Flodden was regent for their son #JamesV
#MargaretTudor died at Methven Castle, Perthshire
The eldest daughter of #HenryVII & #ElizabethofYork she married #JamesIV joining the royal houses of England & Scotland
#QueenofScots from 1503-13 & after James was killed at #Flodden was regent for their son #JamesV
#OTD 20 Nov 1515
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#Tudors
#History
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#Tudors
#History
November 20, 2023 at 11:07 AM
#OTD 20 Nov 1515
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#Tudors
#History
#MariedeGuise was born in Bar le Duc
Queen consort in 1538 on her 2nd marriage to #JamesV of Scotland ruling as regent from 1554-60
As a 21yr old widow she'd refused #HenryVIII in 1537... very wise!
A shrewd politician she kept the French-Scottish alliance alive
#Tudors
#History
#OTD 23 Jan 1570
James Stewart 1st Earl Moray was assassinated in Linlithgow
The illegitimate son of #JamesV was Regent for half-nephew #JamesVI from 1567
James Hamilton, ordered by his family (supporters of his half-sister #MaryQueenofScots), carried out the deed
@stgilescathedral.bsky.social
James Stewart 1st Earl Moray was assassinated in Linlithgow
The illegitimate son of #JamesV was Regent for half-nephew #JamesVI from 1567
James Hamilton, ordered by his family (supporters of his half-sister #MaryQueenofScots), carried out the deed
@stgilescathedral.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#OTD 23 Jan 1570
James Stewart 1st Earl Moray was assassinated in Linlithgow
The illegitimate son of #JamesV was Regent for half-nephew #JamesVI from 1567
James Hamilton, ordered by his family (supporters of his half-sister #MaryQueenofScots), carried out the deed
@stgilescathedral.bsky.social
James Stewart 1st Earl Moray was assassinated in Linlithgow
The illegitimate son of #JamesV was Regent for half-nephew #JamesVI from 1567
James Hamilton, ordered by his family (supporters of his half-sister #MaryQueenofScots), carried out the deed
@stgilescathedral.bsky.social
#OTD 19 May 1537
#MadeleineofValois, Queen of Scots, bride of #JamesV arrived in Scotland
To be a tragic & short-lived love match
This fragile beauty lasted just 2 months
Her father #FrançoisI's fears she would not cope with the Scottish climate sadly realised
The #SummerQueen
#History
#MadeleineofValois, Queen of Scots, bride of #JamesV arrived in Scotland
To be a tragic & short-lived love match
This fragile beauty lasted just 2 months
Her father #FrançoisI's fears she would not cope with the Scottish climate sadly realised
The #SummerQueen
#History
May 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
#OTD 19 May 1537
#MadeleineofValois, Queen of Scots, bride of #JamesV arrived in Scotland
To be a tragic & short-lived love match
This fragile beauty lasted just 2 months
Her father #FrançoisI's fears she would not cope with the Scottish climate sadly realised
The #SummerQueen
#History
#MadeleineofValois, Queen of Scots, bride of #JamesV arrived in Scotland
To be a tragic & short-lived love match
This fragile beauty lasted just 2 months
Her father #FrançoisI's fears she would not cope with the Scottish climate sadly realised
The #SummerQueen
#History
#OTD 10 April 1512
#MargaretTudor delivered a son, #JamesV
At 18mths old, his father #JamesIV was killed at Flodden
A #Renaissance Prince, soldier, politician & respected monarch, he died young after the battle of Solway Moss, leaving an infant monarch #MaryQueenofScots
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MargaretTudor delivered a son, #JamesV
At 18mths old, his father #JamesIV was killed at Flodden
A #Renaissance Prince, soldier, politician & respected monarch, he died young after the battle of Solway Moss, leaving an infant monarch #MaryQueenofScots
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
April 10, 2024 at 12:02 PM
#OTD 10 April 1512
#MargaretTudor delivered a son, #JamesV
At 18mths old, his father #JamesIV was killed at Flodden
A #Renaissance Prince, soldier, politician & respected monarch, he died young after the battle of Solway Moss, leaving an infant monarch #MaryQueenofScots
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MargaretTudor delivered a son, #JamesV
At 18mths old, his father #JamesIV was killed at Flodden
A #Renaissance Prince, soldier, politician & respected monarch, he died young after the battle of Solway Moss, leaving an infant monarch #MaryQueenofScots
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#OTD 1 Jan 1537
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
January 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#OTD 1 Jan 1537
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#OTD 7 July 1537
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
July 7, 2024 at 6:50 AM
#OTD 7 July 1537
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
#OTD 9 May 1538
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born just days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born just days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
May 9, 2024 at 5:24 AM
#OTD 9 May 1538
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born just days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
#JamesV of Scotland & #MariedeGuise, both widows were married by proxy, their wedding followed in June
Their 2 sons James & Robert tragically died with hours of one another in April 1541
Their 3rd child, born just days before James died, would become #MaryQueenofScots
#OTD 8 Dec 1542
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#Stuarts
#History
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#Stuarts
#History
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#OTD 8 Dec 1542
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#Stuarts
#History
#MaryStuart was born at Linlithgow Palace to #MariedeGuise & #JamesV of Scotland his only legitimate child
James died 6 days later following injury at the #BattleofSolwayMoss
As his heir, the 6 day old infant was crowned #MaryQueenofScots
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#Stuarts
#History
#OTD 7 July 1537
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
July 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#OTD 7 July 1537
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
Madeleine of Valois, 16 #QueenofScots daughter of #FrançoisI & Claude, 1st wife of #JamesV, died in her husband's arms at Holyrood Palace
Totally smitten, James insisted on her hand despite her poor health
The 'Summer Queen' had arrived in Scotland that May
#OTD 9 Sept 1543
#MaryQueenofScots was crowned Queen at Stirling Castle, the 30th anniversary of grandfather #JamesIV death
At just 6 days old when her father #JamesV died, it was left to regents to rule Scotland until she returned at 18
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#MaryQueenofScots was crowned Queen at Stirling Castle, the 30th anniversary of grandfather #JamesIV death
At just 6 days old when her father #JamesV died, it was left to regents to rule Scotland until she returned at 18
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
September 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
#OTD 9 Sept 1543
#MaryQueenofScots was crowned Queen at Stirling Castle, the 30th anniversary of grandfather #JamesIV death
At just 6 days old when her father #JamesV died, it was left to regents to rule Scotland until she returned at 18
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#MaryQueenofScots was crowned Queen at Stirling Castle, the 30th anniversary of grandfather #JamesIV death
At just 6 days old when her father #JamesV died, it was left to regents to rule Scotland until she returned at 18
@visit-scotland.bsky.social
youtu.be/5tacqgyN0Wc
#OTD 1 Jan 1537
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
January 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
#OTD 1 Jan 1537
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#JamesV of Scotland married #MadeleinedeValois daughter of #FrançoisI
Her fragile health was thought to be an obstacle to the match, instead Mary of Bourbon was proposed
But when he went to meet Mary he was beguiled by the delicate Madeleine
#OTD 8 Aug 1503
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
August 8, 2024 at 6:16 AM
#OTD 8 Aug 1503
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died
#MargaretTudor married #JamesIV of Scotland at Holyrood
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace was not to last
Despite several pregnancies, the couple's only child to reach maturity became #JamesV of Scotland
She became regent for their young son when her husband died