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For what is France without my Francis?
Catherine to Francis in In a Clearing


The relationship between Catherine de' Medici and Francis II.

Catherine and Francis had loving mother-son relationship. Catherine was willing to protect her son, no matter the cost to herself and others, while Francis was always forgiving with his mother, understanding that she is on his side.

History[]

Early History[]

Francis was Henry and Catherine's first child born 10 years into their marriage. Catherine is very protective, and loyal when it comes to her children, especially Francis since historically he was her first child. In Left Behind, Catherine makes quite clear her position when it comes to Francis when she tells Mary that she would go to hell for her son if it meant protecting him. Francis doesn't always approve of his mother's methods, but he eventually comes to understand that she loves him more than anything, and that she has been and will always be on his side.

In the Series[]


Quotes[]

You'd kill everyone in this room to get me on the throne. To protect me. In hope that I would then protect you. But my first order as King would be to execute you if you were to harm anyone here. my brother, my father, Mary. This has to stop.
Francis to Catherine in For King and Country


Don't get sentimental about a father who was never sentimental about you.
Catherine to Francis in Long Live the King


He will never be king, but he might be your only chance at being a father and I can promise you that raising him will be the singular joy of your life.
Catherine to Francis in Drawn and Quartered


I won't be needing a teary farewell, as I'm staying in the castle.
Catherine to Francis in The Siege


I'm sorry I wasn't the mother you wanted me to be. I did my best.
Catherine to Francis in Extreme Measures


For what is France without my Francis?
Catherine to Francis in In a Clearing


You cannot keep me in a cage. Even one built with love.
Francis to Catherine in In a Clearing

Trivia[]

  • Francis is Catherine's favorite son.
  • Francis is Catherine's first son with King Henry II but he is her second child as she had a bastard daughter, Clarissa, with Richard Delacroix.
  • Historically, Francis was born 11 years and 3 months into his parent's marriage.
  • Catherine has always been willing to risk everything for her children; especially Francis.
  • As of the Season Two Finale Burn Francis and Catherine's relationship has come to a head, since she has been exiled from French Court for arranging the kidnapping of Lola and her grandson.
  • Catherine and Francis may be headed for a reconciliation, as she has returned to French Court.
  • In Extreme Measures, Catherine and her beloved son reconciled; after she was released and apologized to him for not being the mother he wanted her to be.
  • Catherine is mourning the death of Francis which occurred in In a Clearing
  • Catherine is currently under suspicion that she might have killed her own son in order to become Regent.
    • Mary is helping Catherine fight these preposterous charges.
    • In Our Undoing, Catherine was proven to be innocent of this with the help of Bash. Francis' body had never been cut open or touched since he was buried, so the liver said to belong to him was not his and the poison was planted in Catherine's chambers. It was a set up started by Narcisse so he could rule France.

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