Cards (6)

  • How was Mary Queen of Scots related to Elizabeth?
    Cousin
  • When did Mary Queen of Scots become Queen of Scotland
    1542
  • At what age did Mary Queen of Scots become queen?
    Six days old
  • What year did Mary Queen of Scots arrive in England?
    1568
  • Why did Mary leave Scotland?
    Her first two husbands died and she was implicated in the second one’s murder. She was forced to abdicate and was imprisoned. The Protestant Scottish Lords were furious at her.
  • What happened when Mary Queen of Scots arrive in England?
    Mary’s threat to Elizabeth suddenly became more immediate now that she was in the country. In the short term, Elizabeth allowed Mary to live in Carlisle Castle as a closely guarded ‘guest’.