July 24 - Mary, Queen of Scots abdicates

On this day in Tudor history, 24th July 1567, twenty-four-year-old Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned at Lochleven Castle, and who was recovering after miscarrying twins, was threatened with violence and forced to abdicate. Her young son, James, became King James VI of Scotland in her place.
 
Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society, shares a contemporary account from Mary's private secretary regarding what happened that day and how Mary was forced to abdicate.
 
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