Mary, Queen of Scots

Official page for the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart, reigned over Scotland from 14 Dec. 1542 to 24 July 1567.

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#DidYouKnow Mary used to wash her face with white wine; it helped keep her alabaster complexion, which was the height of fashion at the times, in perfect order. The use of such fine tipple to keep the wrinkles at bay.

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A friendship that became a rivalry. A rivalry that became a war.

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Mary painted standing along the gate with Holyrood Palace in the background. #MaryQueenofScots

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Mary's mother was a Catholic and a French lady, and wished to have her daughter become a Catholic as she grew up, and marry a French prince.

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Initially, Mary was able to rule somewhat successfully under the guidance of William Maitland of Lethington & Lord James. However, her marriage in 1565 to her Catholic 2nd cousin, Henry, Lord Darnley, sparked a breakdown in relations b/w the monarch & the Scottish nobles at court

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As an 18-year-old widow who had spent most of her youth in France Mary returned to her home country of Scotland in 1561. The Catholic Mary found a country that had changed significantly over the years.

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Pictured is Mary's last letter dated 8 February 1587. Read an English translation of this letter here 👉🏼 https://t.co/146rlyi1zd

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About six hours before she was executed, Mary Queen of Scots wrote a final letter to her brother-in-law (Henry III, the King of France)

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from the various raids that were happening at the time. This dates from October 1565.

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A document signed by Mary and King Henry(better known as Lord Darnley). The document is asking the burgesses of Haddington to remain at home

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Earliest Mary Queen of Scots’ letter centrepiece of exhibition https://t.co/IVckkaosJV

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When Mary fled to England in 1568, Elizabeth refused to help her against the Scottish Lords using the murder of Darnley as an excuse.

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To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we love, is certainly the nearest we can come to happiness.

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Mary Queen of Scots Seal.

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Mary was the only child of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise.#MaryQueenofScots

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Sketch of Mary Queen of Scots found hidden under portrait https://t.co/BihJYP9UN1 via @MailOnline

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