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I will never love anyone the way I love you.
Mary to Francis in In a Clearing


The relationship between Queen Mary Stuart and King Francis II.

The two had chemistry the moment they set eyes on one another and attraction between them was ignited. Mary fell for Francis, but the marriage had more to do with politics than love. Although Mary was certainly falling head over her adorned heels for the young soon to be King, he was not so ready to settle down. Francis became attracted to Mary due to her fiery passion. These two not only had electric chemistry, but their conflict between love and duty was truly compelling. They were soulmates bound by their love for one another and by their crowns and kingdoms.

During the series, they had many complications and obstacles try to come between them; such as Olivia, Bash, Condé and the prophecy but have managed to overcome these. During their marriage, their love for each has become more stronger and they have been trying to have a baby. Recently Mary has mourned the death of her husband due to injuries he sustained while saving her from a gang of assassins, she moved back to Scotland after the funeral.

Overview

"I want a family, a future, with you."
—Mary to Francis
"The world can be dark, Mary, and uncertain and cruel. The only thing that matters is that we face it together. No matter what happens, you are my light."
—Francis to Mary
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At the beginning of the series, Mary arrives at the French Court and is ready to see Francis again whom she hasn't seen in years. Francis tries to distance himself from her in order to think about his future as King and the fate of France. He saw their engagement as an alliance and nothing more. However, he was unable to stay away when Mary had gotten into difficult situations and danger several times. This caused them to quickly become friends. He protected her and in the process, he began falling for her. They soon began a relationship and with many obstacles coming their way, they were able to overcome them. However, when Catherine tells Mary of Nostradamus' prophecy of her causing Francis death, she did not believe it. When Aylee's death occurred, she realized what Nostradamus meant when he said that Aylee would never return to her home. Mary believed that Nostradamus' visions were true and soon ran away with Bash from the French Court to protect her love. After a week, Mary and Bash are found by Henry's soldiers and are returned to the castle. Francis confronted Mary to why she left and she told him of Nostradamus' prophecy. He found it to be superstition. She eventually ruined her relationship with Francis once she made Henry change the line of succession; she would marry Bash instead. Francis heartbroken and betrayed by Mary, leaves the French Court. Later on, he returns and the two are reunited. Nostradamus visions begin to change Clarissa's death. He saw a future of Mary and Francis together involving their children. He realized that Clarissa was the firstborn and not Francis, he eventually tells Catherine of this. Catherine informs Francis and Mary which causes Mary to choose Francis over Bash as her love for him is stronger and it always been him. The two eventually wed and started to try to have a child. Mary learns of Lola's night with Francis due to finding out from Kenna that Lola is pregant and feels betrayed by her as Lola knew that Mary was still in love with Francis and she became engaged to Bash because she was trying to protect Francis from the prophecy coming true. Mary eventually told Francis about him being the father of Lola's child and he refused to listen to her when she told him of the Black Plague that was coming. He went off in search of Lola, leaving Mary heartbroken. After Francis returned to court with Lola as he didn't allow her to leave and take the baby with her, Mary was continually hurt seeing her husband with Lola and the baby.

Over time, after the protestant attack on the castle, Mary's love for Francis began to fade, as she blamed Francis for her rape by keeping her in the dark for so long about all that was really going on with Narcisse's blackmail, and as a result left her vulnerable to the attack. She decided they should live separate lives and moved back into her old chamber away from Francis. Despite both trying to mend things on separate occasions, their relationship only got worse. Finally, Mary realized things were pretty much dead between her and Francis when they failed to have sex for the last time. Mary decided to return to Scotland to rule there in person from now on and asks Condé to come with her, where they can be together and start a new life for both of them. With Lola's advice, Francis allowed Mary to be with Condé, hoping that she would change her mind to come back to him. Some time later, when Catherine learned of Mary's affair with Condé and planning to run away to Scotland together; she quickly told Francis of Mary's betrayal and he suddenly collapsed.

History

Early History

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Mary and Francis as children.

Mary and Francis were first engaged to each other when they were only six years old. When Mary first entered the French Court as a child they were playmates. In the Pilot, there are flashbacks where they are seen playing on the stairs and in Mary's chambers.

Francis mentioned in The Lamb and the Slaughter that he and Mary used to wait to catch fireflies and that what made it special for him was the waiting with Mary made it an amazing moment.

In the Series


Quotes

Francis: If you're ever going to be the Queen of France, you need to understand something. Kings do not answer to their wives.

Francis: Love is irrelevant to people like us.

Mary: You are not the only one with a country to think of.

Mary: If we have no power, we must find a way of getting some.

Mary: I would rather have hope with you than certainty with anyone else.

Mary: Elizabeth has support as well. Armies she's been gathering for years. You realize what laying claim to England can cost me?
Francis: Yes, I do. It could cost you your head.

Francis: You cannot let superstition or fear rule your life.

Mary: You love a girl, not a queen, or you would allow me to be one!

Francis: I see a future for us quite clearly. We would be happy. I would give anything to spend my life, however long, at your side.
Mary: I know you would.
Francis: But you see a future without me, and that's the one you choose.

Francis: Long may you reign.

Francis: You and I will never see each other again.

Francis: We are royals. We have the power to do terrible things. Without trust, we're nothing.

Francis: I don't make love to you because I want a baby. I want a baby because I love you.

Francis: He prefers the company of men.
Mary: Don't you all?
Francis: In bed most people will never notice, but a wife will.

Mary: My country and I are one and the same. Forget that, and you've forgotten who I am.

Mary: I love you. But I won't let other people die for me.

Mary: It isn't fair, the privileges we are given. Or the prices we must pay for them.

Francis: If we can forgive each other, perhaps we can forgive ourselves.

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Trivia

  • They were betrothed when Mary was six and Francis five years old.
  • Francis was trying not to fall in love with Mary but ended up failing.
  • Olivia threatened Mary and Francis' relationship.
  • Mary's love for Francis has always been stronger than any other man that she has loved.
  • Adelaide Kane, Toby Regbo and Laurie McCarthy ship them.
  • Mary's first kiss was Francis in Kissed.
  • Francis made a boat for Mary in A Chill in the Air.
  • They slept together for the first time in Left Behind.
  • Francis officially proposed to Mary in Fated.
  • Mary ended their relationship in For King and Country because she believed it was the only way to save Francis.
  • Mary, just like Catherine, would die for Francis.
  • Both of them have killed at least one person.
  • They have trended worldwide many times on twitter.
  • When Francis returned in The Consummation, Mary chose him over Bash. She did this with help from Catherine.
  • Mary and Francis' wedding took place in The Consummation.
    • They consummated their marriage in this episode.
    • King Henry forced Bash to watch so he knew that he and Mary could never be together.
  • Francis and Mary's marriage became damaged beyond repair during Forbidden. This was due to Mary wanting to run away to Scotland with Condé.
  • In Reversal of Fortune when Francis fell ill, Mary chose to remain in France with him, abandoning her plans with Condé.
  • Mary eventually chose Francis over Condé in Burn.
  • In Three Queens, Two Tigers, Francis admitted to Mary that he was dying and that there was no cure.
  • In Extreme Measures, Mary and Francis danced for the last time.
  • Francis declared he would die for Mary.
    • He did so in In a Clearing when he died protecting her from Scottish assassins.
  • In Strange Bedfellows, it is revealed that Francis taught Mary how to do archery.
  • Francis had written a letter to Mary and had had a sword made for her that she would receive in the event of his death. She opened the letter in Safe Passage.
  • Mary considered her and Francis to be kindred spririts, as stated in Love & Death.
  • Historically, Mary and Francis were married for 2 years and 8 months.
  • Historically, the marriage between Mary and Francis was regarded as harmonious and happy. There were never any love triangles; Francis considered himself to be in love with Mary from their first meeting as children. His death (from a cerebral abscess, not assassins) at the age of 16 left her grief-stricken.

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