Claire Hunter

Gideon shows Mary what life would be like if she chose love, Catherine struggles to cover King Charles' unpredictable behaviour, and Claude finds an unexpected enemy.

Lord Darnley surprises Mary with a visit in Scotland, Elizabeth fights to gain allies in her favour, and Catherine tries to find Claude a new husband.

Lord Darnley must demonstrate his loyalty to Mary when she voices her concerns about his true intentions. Catherine and Narcisse try to repair King Charles' reputation after rumours about his strange behaviour threaten the throne.

Mary ponders ways to take over the English throne, Elizabeth struggles to find an appropriate suitor to marry, and James gets caught up in a scheme orchestrated by John Knox.

Mary and Darnley wed in a lavish affair, James makes an interesting discovery about Greer, and Elizabeth frantically tries to salvage England's power.