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Scottish Queen (horse)
Scottish queen, Queen of Scots, or Queen of Scotland may refer to: Royalty * A female Scottish monarch ** Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587; ) ** Mary II of England (1662–1694; ), also Queen of Scotland ** Anne, Queen of Great Britain (1665–1714; ), Queen of Scotland until 1707 and subsequently Queen of Great Britain, which included Scotland * A female Scottish royal consort (i.e. female spouse of a Scottish monarch) * An erroneous reference to a female British monarch ** Queen Victoria (1819–1901; ), Queen of the United Kingdom, which includes Scotland ** Elizabeth II (1926–2022; ), Queen of the United Kingdom, which includes Scotland Other uses * ''Queen of Scots'' (train), in service from 1985 to 1990 * Scottish Queen, a horse that was the 1869 winner of the 1000 Guineas Stakes * ''Scottish Queen'', a naval trawler that sunk on 3 May 1915 during World War I * , a 19th century paddle steamer * Jennie Quigley (1850–1936), whose stage name was ''The Queen of Scotland'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Scottish Monarchs
The monarch of Scotland was the head of state of the Kingdom of Scotland. According to tradition, the first King of Scots was Kenneth I MacAlpin (), who founded the state in 843. Historically, the Kingdom of Scotland is thought to have grown out of an earlier "Kingdom of the Picts" (and later the Kingdom of Strathclyde that was conquered in the 11th century, becoming part of the new Kingdom of Scotland) though in reality the distinction is a product of later medieval myth and confusion from a change in nomenclature i.e. ('King of the Picts') becomes (King of Alba) under Donald II when annals switched from Latin to vernacular around the end of the 9th century, by which time the word in Scottish Gaelic had come to refer to the Kingdom of the Picts rather than Britain (its older meaning). The Kingdom of the Picts just became known as the Kingdom of Alba in Scottish Gaelic, which later became known in Scots and English as ''Scotland''; the terms are retained in both languages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Shipwrecks In May 1915
The list of shipwrecks in May 1915 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during May 1915. 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 12 May 15 May 16 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 May Unknown date Bibliography Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:List of Shipwrecks in 1915-05 1915-05 05 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Scotland (other)
The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies (the Bailiwick of Guernsey, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Isle of Man) and the British Overseas Territories. The current monarch is King Charles III, who ascended the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch and their immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. As the monarchy is constitutional, the monarch is limited to functions such as bestowing honours and appointing the prime minister, which are performed in a non-partisan manner. The sovereign is also able to comment on draft laws which directly affect the monarchy. The monarch is also Head of the British Armed Forces. Though the ultimate executive authority over the government is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Succession To The British Throne
Succession to the British throne is determined by descent, gender, legitimacy and religion. Under common law, the Crown is inherited by a sovereign's children or by a childless sovereign's nearest collateral line. The Bill of Rights 1689 and the Act of Settlement 1701 restrict succession to the throne to the legitimate Protestant descendants of Sophia of Hanover who are in " communion with the Church of England". Spouses of Catholics were disqualified from 1689 until the law was amended in 2015. Protestant descendants of those excluded for being Roman Catholics are eligible.Bogdanor (1995), p. 55. King Charles III is the sovereign; his heir apparent is his elder son, William, Prince of Wales. William's eldest child, Prince George, is second in line, followed by George's younger sister, Princess Charlotte, before her younger brother, Prince Louis. Fifth in line is Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of the King; sixth is Harry's elder child, Archie Mountbatten-W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Of England (other)
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Queen of England or English Queen, may refer to: Royalty * A female English monarch ** Anne, Queen of Great Britain (1665-1714), the last monarch to hold the title Queen of England (1702-1707) * A female English royal consort, a female spouse of an English monarch * Elizabeth II (1926-2022, r. 1952-2022), the former Queen of the United Kingdom, has been incorrectly called the Queen of England Other uses * "Queen Of England", a 2002 song by Roger Glover & The Guilty Party from the album '' Snapshot'' * "The Queen of England", a 2018 episode of the American TV series '' Santa Clarita Diet'' * ''Queen of England'', a British barque shipwrecked in September 1865 See also *English monarchy *Succession to the British throne Succession to the British throne is determined by descent, gender, legitimacy and religion. Under common law, the Crown is inherited by a sovereign's children or by a childless sovereign's nearest collateral line. The Bill of Rights 1689 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monarchy Of Scotland
The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies (the Bailiwick of Guernsey, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Isle of Man) and the British Overseas Territories. The current monarch is King Charles III, who ascended the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch and their immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. As the monarchy is constitutional, the monarch is limited to functions such as bestowing honours and appointing the prime minister, which are performed in a non-partisan manner. The sovereign is also able to comment on draft laws which directly affect the monarchy. The monarch is also Head of the British Armed Forces. Though the ultimate executive authority over the government is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary, Queen Of Scots (other)
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587; ) was queen regnant of Scotland and queen consort of France. Mary, Queen of Scots may also refer to: People * Mary II of England (1662–1694; ), queen regnant of Scotland, England and Ireland * Mary of Guelders (1434–1463), queen consort of James II of Scotland and queen regent of Scotland from 1460 to 1463 * Mary of Guise (1515–1560), queen consort of James V of Scotland, mother of Mary, Queen of Scots and queen regent of Scotland from 1544 to 1560 * Henrietta Maria of France (1609–1669), queen consort of Charles I of Scotland and England, also known as ''Queen Mary'' * Mary of Modena (1658–1718), queen consort of James VII of Scotland and II of England * Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V of the United Kingdom, whose primary realm included Scotland Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Mary of Scotland'' (film), 1936, an American film * ''Mary, Queen of Scots'' (1971 film), a British film * ''Mary Queen of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Queen Of Scotland
The Queen of Scotland (Child ballad 301, Roud number 3878) is a folk song. Synopsis The Queen of Scotland tries to lure Troy Muir to her bed. When she fails, she directs him to lift a stone in her garden, and a hungry snake emerges. A woman cut off her breast to appease the beast, and the wound healed within an hour. Troy marries her. Nine months later, she bears a son, and her breast was restored. See also * List of the Child Ballads The Child Ballads is the colloquial name given to a collection of 305 ballads collected in the 19th century by Francis James Child Francis James Child (February 1, 1825 – September 11, 1896) was an American scholar, educator, and folklorist, ... External links''The Queen of Scotland'' References Child Ballads Year of song unknown {{Folk-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennie Quigley
Jennie Quigley (August 20, 1850 – March 11, 1936) was a Scottish sideshow performer in the United States. She was billed as "The Queen of Scotland" and "the Smallest Lady in the World" by P. T. Barnum. Early life Jennie Quigley was born in Glasgow, the daughter of James Quigley and Jane Kerr Quigley. She moved to Brooklyn, New York with her mother and brother in 1861.''History of Lady Washington Chapter, No. 28, O.E.S. Chicago'' (1914): 21, 77. Career Quigley was hired by P. T. Barnum in 1863, while she was still quite young and not finished growing. He publicized her as "the Queen of Scotland" and "the Smallest Woman in the World." Early in her career she was described as being under two feet tall; at age 28, she was said to be 36 inches tall; ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1000 Guineas Stakes
The 1000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May on the Sunday following the 2000 Guineas Stakes. It is the second of Britain's five Classic races, and the first of two restricted to fillies. It can also serve as the opening leg of the Fillies' Triple Crown, followed by the Oaks and the St Leger, but the feat of winning all three is rarely attempted. History The 1000 Guineas was first run on 28 April 1814, five years after the inaugural running of the equivalent race for both colts and fillies, the 2000 Guineas. The two races were established by the Jockey Club under the direction of Sir Charles Bunbury, who had earlier co-founded the Derby. They were named according to their original prize funds ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary, Queen Of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. The only surviving legitimate child of James V of Scotland, Mary was six days old when her father died and she inherited the throne. During her childhood, Scotland was governed by regents, first by the heir to the throne, James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, and then by her mother, Mary of Guise. In 1548, she was betrothed to Francis, the Dauphin of France, and was sent to be brought up in France, where she would be safe from invading English forces during the Rough Wooing. Mary married Francis in 1558, becoming queen consort of France from his accession in 1559 until his death in December 1560. Widowed, Mary returned to Scotland in August 1561. Following the Scottish Reformation, the tense religious and political climate that Mary encountered on her return to Scotland was further agitated by pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Of Scots (train)
The name ''Harrogate Pullman, Queen of Scots'' was originally given to an LNER/BR Pullman (car or coach), Pullman train which ran from to via , , and . Later the ''Queen of Scots'' was a luxury touring train that ran exclusive tours around Scotland's scenic countryside. The train was mostly aimed at American citizen, American Tourism, tourists. The train ran from 1985 to 1989 as the ''Royal Scotsman'' and in 1990 as ''The Queen of Scots''. History Purchased by Richard Edmondson of Hunter Plastics as three individual vehicles, the observation car was acquired from Sir William McAlpine, the Dining Saloon was in use as part of a house on the south coast of England and the Family Saloon was purchased from British Rail in 1972. Additionally, three former British Railways Mark 1, Mark 1 sleeping cars and two Mark 1 day cars converted for sleeping use were added, making a nine coach train. Fully restored by 1985, it was leased to the L&R Leisure Group to operate as ''The Royal Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
