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Mary Queen of Scots Life Size Bust

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£1,700.00

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Mary was born in December 1542 in Linlithgow Palace, the only child of James V of Scotland and his French wife, Mary of Guise. When she was six days old her father died and she became queen. Her mother acted as regent in her stead.

At just five years of age Mary was betrothed to Henry VIII's son, Edward.

But her Catholic guardians were opposed to the match and took the young Mary to Stirling Castle, breaking the agreement.

Henry ordered a series of savage, yet unsuccessful raids into Scotland known as 'The Rough Wooing'.

At the French court
Conscious of the benefits of an alliance with France, the Scots betrothed the young queen to Francis, the four-year-old heir to the French crown, and sent Mary to be raised at the court of Henry II.

In April 1558, the young couple were duly married and Francis became king in 1559, briefly uniting the French and Scottish crowns.

However, Francis died from an ear infection the following year.

A widow at just 18, Mary returned to Scotland where she faced many challenges.

As a Catholic in a country that was officially Protestant, she was regarded with suspicion by some of her subjects. Mary accepted the Protestant-led government and initially ruled with moderation.

Height 55cm
Weight 18kg

NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALES OUTSIDE OF THE UK.

Sku: MARY-QUEEN-LIFE-SIZED

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