Had a lovely time today at @KingJamesConf presenting on James’ use of his mother in his English succession 👑
Main takeaway from the day? My aggressive hand gestures whilst presenting…
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Emily Hay explains how James rejected the attempts of others to vilify his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots. Although their relationship remained highly transactional in life, James honoured his mother with her magnificent tomb many years after her death



