Mary, 👸 of Scots

👑 Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587) - Born to rule: Crowned queen of Scotland at just six days old after her father’s death. - Raised in France: Sent to the French court, she married the young King Francis II and briefly became Queen of France. - Return to Scotland: Widowed at 18, she returned to a turbulent homeland divided by religion and politics. - Three marriages: - Francis II: gentle and affectionate. - Lord Darnley: handsome but treacherous—he murdered her friend and was later killed mysteriously. - Earl of Bothwell: possibly abducted her; their marriage scandalized Scotland. - Political downfall: Forced to abdicate in favour of her infant son, James VI, she fled to England seeking refuge. - Imprisoned by Elizabeth I: Seen as a threat to the English throne, Mary was held captive for 19 years. - Executed for treason: In 1587, she was beheaded for allegedly plotting against Elizabeth—her cousin and rival. --- 🕊️ Legacy Mary remains a symbol of doomed grace and romantic tragedy. Her life was a storm of passion and politics, and her death paved the way for her son to unite the crowns of Scotland and England.