Quotes from John Guy

the Spanish ambassador in England, Guzman de Silva, reported to Philip II

However, the inevitable happened and one of the barrels exploded

huge gemstone at its center flashed in the sunlight and caught everyone's gaze:

This inscription most likely applied to Mary's claim to the English throne

At last Mary secured her household. It was inaugurated on January 1, 1554

Who hopes still constantly with patience shall obtain victory in their pretense.

Early that morning, she had written to her mother to say she was so excited

all I can tell you is that I account myself one of the happiest women in the world.

Maitland had opened the bidding. He proposed that Mary be allowed to marry the husband of her choice

Leave our presence under pain of treason," ordered Mary.

reiterated Edward I's claim to the feudal overlordship of Scotland.

in exchange for which she would be recognized as Elizabeth's heir apparent.

If he hath offended in any sort, we shall exhibit the said David before the lords of Parliament to be punished.

They justified their taking up arms against their queen by claiming they had already obtained the damning evidence

was the future king of Scotland and France, and by virtue

Cecil, who had always opposed a settlement with Mary

was the beginning of the Tudor claim to an "Anglo-British

Mary's claim to the English throne as the great-granddaughter of Henry VII

Turning to Darnley, he said, "Sir, take the queen your sovereign and wife to you.

Henry first released the twenty-three Scots hostages from the Tower

In August, the lords appealed to England for military aid against the regent.

Before allowing them to leave, Henry bound them to support his dynastic plan.

the founder of the Tudor dynasty, could be the rightful king of England too.

He was therefore heir to a triple monarchy.