Pamela Ritchie

Home > History > Mary of Guise in Scotland, 1548-1560: A Political Career By (author) Pamela E. Ritchie Challenging the conventional interpretation of Mary of Guise as the defender of Catholicism whose regime climaxed with the Reformation Rebellion, Pamela Ritchie shows that Mary was, on the contrary, a shrewd and effective politique, whose own dynastic interests and those of her daughter took precedence over her personal and religious convictions.

Mary of Guise died - On this day in history On 11 June 1560, Mary of Guise, mother of Mary Queen of Scots and widow of King James V, died. Mary of Guise, mother of Mary Queen of Scots and widow of King James V of Scotland, died on 11 June 1560, of dropsy. Mary acted as regent during her daughter Mary's childhood and it was she who arranged her marriage to the dauphin of France. Mary of Guise became ill whilst attempting to fortify Edinburgh Castle against an English assault.

by Pamela Ritchie --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As MPs return to work today, many will be getting their heads around what their job looks like in a world where social distancing and remote working are the new normal. Discussions are currently underway on a new hybrid parliament in which just 50 MPs will be allowed in the Commons chamber at any one time, with everyone else joining online.