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Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots

Queen of Scotland and a claimant to the English throne.

From "Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth" by Aikin, Lucy

Core Belief

"Believes in the divine right of kings and the supremacy of the Catholic Church. She is willing to use any means necessary to reclaim her rightful place on the English throne."

Worldview

Sees the world as a stage for her own ambition, where she is destined to play a leading role. She is confident in her own abilities and convinced of her ultimate triumph.

Personality

Beautiful, charming, and ambitious. She is skilled in the art of intrigue, but also prone to rash decisions and emotional outbursts. She is a devout Catholic and a determined opponent of Elizabeth.

In Their Own Words

"I find myself obliged."
"This is no time for jesting."
"I am not come here to trouble you."

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