Sought to marry the young Prince Edward to the even younger Mary, Queen of Scots
The Scottish regent, the Earl of Arran, seemed to support this policy objective for a time
The Englishambassador in Edinburgh, Sir Ralph Sadler, reported that there was widespread suspicion of English intentions, and the Scots refused to allow Henry's request that Queen Mary be brought up in England
Henry can be criticised for the failure of his Scottish policy
He neglected the opportunity to secure his policy by military force when he had the opportunity in 1542
Henry can be criticised for the failure of his Scottish policy
He failed to heed Sadler's warnings about Scottish hostility to his intentions
