Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, with his younger brother Lord Charles Stuart
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, with his younger brother Lord Charles Stuart

Another rather “bloody” event this week! On this day in history, 10th February 1567, Henry Stuart (Lord Darnley), the husband of Mary Queen of Scots and the father of James VI of Scotland (James I of England) was murdered at Kirk o’ Field in Edinburgh.

Read the full story in “The Murder of Lord Darnley” over at The Elizabeth Files now!

Other “bloody” events coming up this week include the executions of Lady Jane Grey, Guildford Dudley, Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn (Lady Rochford) – what a week!

Remember to send me your Anne Boleyn Files Anniversary Competition article by Sunday night (14th) – click here for details.

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