How Mary, Queen of Scots Lost Her Crown & Fled To England (Final Episode)

This is the final episode in our series on Mary, Queen of Scots, the full series is available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbAHi3fZpuFLjZHmtho6lTUf9ZlcWM0B Following the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley, how did Mary Queen of Scots - thought to have conspired for his death - navigate the most precarious situation of her young life so far? Would she marry again, and if so whom? Why was she forced to flee her enemies dressed as a man, and would she escape the threat of imprisonment? Could she look to her fellow cousin, Elizabeth I, for aid, or face the Virgin Queen’s condemnation? And, would she come out from these tumultuous events a queen and unscathed, or dethroned, and traumatised for life? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the dramatic climax of their journey through the reign of Mary Queen of Scots, as steps into the hands of Elizabeth I and her spymasters. Would this most brave and belligerent, but now beleaguered of women, survive the most perilous period of her life? 00:00 The climax of Mary, Queen of Scots’ story begins – murder aftermath and political fallout 03:38 Was Mary guilty? Her position after Darnley’s removal 04:28 Elizabeth I’s advice – and Mary’s refusal to follow it 05:17 Mary’s belief in Bothwell’s innocence and distrust of Moray 09:04 First public accusations against Mary 11:47 The Ainsley’s Tavern meeting and the marriage plan 14:20 Mary’s attempt to secure Prince James 15:46 Bothwell abducts Mary at the head of 800 horsemen 18:33 What happened at Dunbar: abduction or consent? 21:14 Mary’s demeanour after Dunbar and marriage 22:29 Court tensions and allies deserting her 25:26 Raising an army with Bothwell 27:12 Standoff, desertions, and Mary’s surrender terms 28:39 Last meeting with Bothwell – he flees forever 28:57 Mary’s humiliating return to Edinburgh and transfer to Loch Leven 32:41 Mary’s appeal to Elizabeth I 39:59 Decision to flee to England 41:48 Elizabeth’s dilemma over Mary’s presence 49:59 Mary’s life under house arrest in England 51:28 Separation from her son and loss of friends 57:42 French king’s prediction of Mary’s fate 59:14 Was Mary politically incompetent? Assessing her reign Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Social Producer: Harry Balden Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor