James Stuart

James Stuart, Regent of Scotland is the older illegitimate brother of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. He is the son of James V and his mistress Margaret Erskine.

James is a member of the House of Stuart.

He was portrayed by Joe Doyle in Season One and the character was later recast in Season Three, currently being played by Dan Jeannotte.

Early Life

James was born to James V and Margaret Erksine therefore making him illegitimate. He was however given a title and place in the family regardless of being a bastard.

Throughout the Series

Season One

In No Exit, James arrives at the French Court to inform his half-sister, Mary, of Scotland's situation. Marie is in trouble and he needs her to come help. He says her mother is French and many of her advisors are but the Scots demand Scottish leadership. She asks if it’s Marie’s rule he’s challenging or her own. He tells her Scotland needs to see their Queen and bow before her with pride and duty. He tells her to come home.

Season Three

Season Four

Personality

James is very passionate and cares a lot about his country. He is also very decisive and exact on what he wants.

Physical Appearance

James is a man in his early to mid twenties. He has medium brown hair and a scruffy beard. He has blue eyes and pale skin. Despite being a bastard he still holds a title and therefore dresses as a member of nobility in detailed clothing.

Appearances

Season One
Episode	Appearance Status
Pilot	Absent
Snakes in the Garden	Absent
Kissed	Absent
Hearts and Minds	Absent
A Chill in the Air	Absent
Chosen	Absent
Left Behind	Absent
Fated	Absent
For King and Country	Absent
Sacrifice	Absent
Inquisition	Absent
Royal Blood	Absent
The Consummation	Absent
Dirty Laundry	Absent
The Darkness	Absent
Monsters	Absent
Liege Lord	Absent
No Exit	Appears
Toy Soldiers	Mentioned
Higher Ground	Absent
Long Live the King	Absent
Slaughter of Innocence	Absent