FAQ About Queen Elizabeth I
What was Queen Elizabeth I's relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots?
Queen Elizabeth I had a complicated relationship with her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was a Catholic with a legitimate claim to the English throne, posing a threat to Elizabeth's rule. Elizabeth ultimately had Mary imprisoned for 19 years, as Mary was implicated in several plots against her. In 1587, Elizabeth reluctantly agreed to Mary's execution, which removed a significant threat but strained domestic and international relations.
