#Catherine of Medici

[isadomna]

“Pitting her rivals against each other, she had emerged seemingly above the fray. She had become an operator. It was a triumph of her personal diplomacy.” Sarah Gristwood in Game of Queens:The Women Who Made Sixteenth-Century Europe

“She is a selfless, tireless negotiator for peace. … She is utterly dedicated to ensuring that her children’s rule is successful.” Una McIlvenna author of Scandal and Reputation at the Court of Catherine de Medici

“There’s this show calling her the ‘serpent queen.’ That really says it all. A snake is someone that will stab you in the back, that will always be in the shadows trying to get you. And that could not be further from the truth when it comes to Catherine.”  Estelle Paranque author of Blood, Fire and Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici.

[lonelyqueenofhearts]

Just watched the trailer of 'The Serpent Queen'.

Seriously, why does Starz hate historical women so much? Why twist them to make them fit awful archetypes that had nothing to do with their personalities?

[dailyreigngifs]

"Reign" Pulling Strings (TV Episode 2017)

[jeonwonwoo]

What is he doing here, Mother? REIGN 3x18 — SPIDERS IN A JAR

[cesareeborgia]

↳ Historical Ladies Name: Katherine/Catherine

[awkward-sultana]

(Almost) Every Costume Per Episode + Catherine de Medici's white gown with red sleeves in 1x02,3

[rhaenyra-first-of-her-name]

You think the worst that can happen to your favourite character is death? Oh, you sweet summer child.

Try "being butchered by the narrative, mischaracterised to their very core traits to fit into a predisposed plotline"

Because the people in charge don't like anyone taking the spotlight away from the Character Who Was Supposed To Be Fan Favourite™.

Or simply because they didn't care enough about the little person you liked.

Or you survive these trials intact, maybe the fandom would do the butchering with a popular fanon interpretation of the character so wrong, you question if you consumed the same media.

[perioddramapolls]

Period dramas dresses tournament: Green dresses Round 3- Group D: Cecilia Tallis, Atonement (gifset) vs Catherine de Medici, Diane (pics set)

[lochiels]

Samantha Morton as CATHERINE DE MEDICI THE SERPENT QUEEN (2022) | 1.04 - “A New Era”

[tughrul]

You do realise what is at stake here, do you not? Yes, yes. I'm well aware, Mother. Then select one of these marginally acceptable creatures, or risk losing the backing of Spain. And your throne along with it! REIGN — 04x14: A Bride, A Box and a Body

[haticesultanas]

THE SERPENT QUEEN (2022)  costumes from episode 1, Medici Bitch

[gulnarsultan]

Yandere Catherine de Medici who gets married to the Oldest son of Yandere King henry viii?

Catherine of Aragon and Henry viii had the third and only surviving son. The Prince was two years younger than Mary. He was the apple of his father and mother's eye. Even though Mary was born before him, Henry was the heir Prince. The prince received the best education of his time. He was good at riding horses, using swords and shooting arrows. Moreover, his character and good looks caused many women to fall in love with the Prince. When Henry and Catherine divorced, the Prince was very upset. He wanted to go with his mother and sister. But King Henry did not allow his son to abandon him. The years continued to pass rapidly. Meanwhile, Henry had two wives, Anne and Jane. Henry was very strict about ensuring that both his wives respected the Prince. Some argued that Anne's execution was due to a mistake she made towards the Prince. The Prince was now of marriageable age. A ball was held in the palace so that the Prince could choose a wife. Catherine de Medici was also at the ball. In fact, Catherine had heard of the Prince some time ago and had seen her at an event. Catherine had fallen madly in love with the Prince at first sight. By getting rid of other opponents, she managed to leave the Prince alone. Catherine managed to impress the Prince thanks to her personality. The engagement and wedding ceremony was held in a short time. Henry wasn't too happy about sharing his son. However, he knew that he had to remain silent in order for the lineage to continue. Catherine often began to alienate the Prince from other women. The prince couldn't even spend much time with his sisters and brother. Catherine tried many methods to get pregnant in a short time. Their marriage was blessed with nine healthy children. Catherine never allowed her husband to have mistresses.

[dailyreigngifs]

CATHERINE DE MEDICI and KENNA DE POITIERS and GHOST HENRY REIGN — 2x11: “Getaway” (2015)

[twinklestarss]

“I will do anything to protect myself and preserve my reign.”

Reign (2013-2017) Season 4 promotion video

[cesareeborgia]

↳ family trees + House of Medici (14th - 16th century)

[awkward-sultana]

(Almost) Every Costume Per Episode + Catherine de Medici's metallic purple riding habit in 1x02,3