Matt Ford
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He would be king in name only.
What would Elizabeth make of such a match?
I'm quite sure she would be furious.
It could reignite tensions.
Mary holds her hand up to silence him.
Sharing power would be a small price to pay for what she would gain.
Prepare a place for Lord Darnley at tomorrow's hunt.
Across the hall, Darnley smiles.
Mary holds his gaze.
Let Elizabeth be furious.
If he can give her a son with a stronger claim than any Tudor alive, then Lord Darnley might just be her ticket to securing Elizabeth's throne.
Five months later, July 1565, the Great Hall, Holyrood Palace.
Lord Darnley takes a large swig from his goblet of wine and rises to his feet.
The chatter and laughter continues to bounce around the walls.
Darnley eyes his father, whose clenched fists betray his disdain.
He hears him whisper.
A king doesn't ask.
Darnley swallows and raises his voice.