Royal Marriage

Royal Marriages and Political Alliances: Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots

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Royal Marriages: Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots' Political Chessboard

In the intricate tapestry of 16th-century European politics, royal marriages were not merely affairs of the heart but calculated maneuvers on a global chessboard. For England and Scotland, two nations bound by a complex history and a shared border, the marital prospects of their respective queens, Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, were subjects … Read more

Henry FitzRoy and the Shadow of Incest: Did Henry VIII Consider Marrying His Children?

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Henry FitzRoy and Royal Marriage Prospects: Did Henry VIII Consider Incest?

The Tudor court was a viper’s nest of ambition, intrigue, and the ever-present shadow of succession. King Henry VIII, a monarch known for his insatiable desires and ruthless pursuit of a male heir, cast a long and complex net over his family. Among the most startling, and perhaps most sensational, of the whispers that circulated … Read more