Reign returns to the CW tonight with Mary and Francis on the throne of a nation burning. Back in the real world, Aussie actress Adelaide Kane (who plays Mary, Queen of Scots) has less complicated matters to worry about: fulfilling an exclusive assignment for us at Glamour to capture all of those regal behind-the-scenes moments. Cats and croissants included. "Queenie in the courtyard!" "The King's favorite reading spot..." "So...Much...Makeup!" "The main reason I'm late for set...Ranma the snuggle monster!" "Taking name suggestion for a medieval boy band...Jonathon, Toby and Sean!" "Our hardworking crew setting up." "16th-century breakfast complete with old-school croissants! More tea?" "Anna Popplewell, a lovely lunching lady." "Behind the monitor. Planning parties on a casual Wednesday on the castle." "Dance time with Caitlin." "I fell into a burning ring of fire..." Ambient anti-plague braziers for the queens" "TBT with beautiful Yael before she was on Jane the Virgin!" Reign's second season premieres tonight on the CW at 9 P.M./8 P.M. CT. What would you like to see happen for Mary this season?

Green screen battle scenes, funny videos from set, and all the moments you didn't get to see. Light spoilers ahead!

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