![]() ![]() Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII (her father ordered the execution of her mother Anne Boleyn but that’s a completely different story and film altogether!). ![]() Margaret was the sister of the infamous Henry VIII (known for his six wives!). Mary was the great-granddaughter of Henry Tudor, her grandmother was Margaret Tudor the daughter of Henry VII. As was the custom at the time Mary obviously did not rule as a child but instead, others ruled on her behalf. Mary became Queen of Scotland at the age of six days old as a result of the death of her father. ![]() Mary was born in 1542 the daughter of King James V of Scotland and the French Mary of Guise. It’s easy to understand why the lives of Mary & Elizabeth are often brought to the screen due to the intense drama, suspense, relationships and conflict of the period … everything a good script requires! What is likely to attract audiences to this film are the popular actresses Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, playing Mary Stuart and Queen Elizabeth in addition to those fascinated by two of the most well-known female monarchs in British history.įor anyone unfamiliar with the life of Mary Stuart & Elizabeth Tudor, I will provide a brief overview. There have been a lot of films and TV dramas documenting the lives of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I with some being far more credible or interesting than others. ![]()
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