In the popular television series Game of Thrones, Khaleesi Daenerys Targaryen (Queen of the Dothraki Clan) proclaimed, "I will do what queens do." I will rule” (Quote from Game of Thrones Season 4). This was particularly true in 16th and 17th centuries Europe, during the reign of Queen Mary Stuart of Scotland and Queen Elizabeth I. The two queens brought about a period of political and religious change in the United Kingdom. , which contributed to the increase and development of the country. influence of the powers of each family at the top of the English, Scottish and French throne. Although both women were from the same Tudor family, they had radically different attitudes towards the leadership of their country. Queen Mary Stuart was born to James V, son of Margaret Tudor, and Mary of Guise. The unfortunate death of her father when she was six days old left her Queen of Scotland. However, as she was too young, Mary's mother ruled Scotland as regent. Growing up, she was a devout Catholic, who unfortunately did not continue her reign when she returned to Protestant Scotland. “Her claims to the English throne were almost as strong as her claims to the Scottish throne” (“Mary, Queen of Scots (r. 1542–1567)”). Mary was, in fact, next in line to the English throne after the legitimate children of Henry VII. Although she was a Tudor, she did not rule France. Queen Mary of Scotland, for a time, ruled France. At a young age, she was taken to France for safety reasons and to eventually marry Francis, becoming heir to the French throne. They married and became king and queen of France, which also unified France and Scotland. Sadly, Francis died of an ear infection a year later. This left the Queen of Scots a widow and returned to her homeland ("More information A...... middle of paper ......ofScots.aspx>."Mary v Elizabeth." Mary v Elizabeth. Np, nd Web. April 26, 2014. "More information on: Elizabeth I." 'Shadow of the King'. Channel 4. Sommerville, JP "The Reign of Elizabeth"... 2014. .