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Why Mary Stuart Never Became the Queen of England?
Still, in death, she won.
Everything that could go wrong for Mary, Queen of Scots, did go wrong. It seemed as though misfortune followed her every step, with each twist and turn of events leading to her inevitable downfall.
It was as if ill fate itself had orchestrated a plan for Mary, starting from her birth.
The crown on her head was as heavy as the tiny little body born six days ago in the coldest Scottish winters. Because of her gender, she brought more disappointment to her parents than joy. The future heir was a girl, not a boy.
She entered a world of chaos and conflict, facing a challenging journey from the start with the weight of centuries-old rivalry between Scotland, her homeland, and England.
Despite her challenges, she showed remarkable fearlessness driven by her determination and unwavering naivety.
English throne
Mary Stuart was born at a turning point in history, on 8 December 1542, to King James V of Scotland and his French wife Mary from the influential House of Guise. Just six days after her birth, King James passed away, and the little princess became the Queen of Scotland.
