In real life, monarchs of that era had to worry about intrigues to overthrow them. Mary Queen of Scots was focal point of one such intrigue, and Elizabeth had her killed for it. Just like Lizzie’s older sister Mary had cousin Lady Jane Grey killed. To make peace, Lizzie named MQS’s son James as her heir.
BE THIS GUY over 7 years ago
But Liz did get rid of her, eventually.
Sherlock Watson over 7 years ago
“I’m getting better…”
Joliet Jake over 7 years ago
He’s been out of office for over four decades, but he still works as a punch line.
Albert Sims Premium Member over 7 years ago
Took forever to get rid of her in the Monty Python sketch also.
b2plusa2 over 7 years ago
In real life, monarchs of that era had to worry about intrigues to overthrow them. Mary Queen of Scots was focal point of one such intrigue, and Elizabeth had her killed for it. Just like Lizzie’s older sister Mary had cousin Lady Jane Grey killed. To make peace, Lizzie named MQS’s son James as her heir.