The Tudor Society

August 19 – Mary, Queen of Scots returns to her homeland

On this day in Tudor history, 19th August 1561, Mary, Queen of Scots returned to her homeland, Scotland, from France. Her husband, King Francis II of France, had died in December 1560.

Let me explain the context of her return to Scotland, which would, of course, be the start of her troubles...

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August 19 – Mary, Queen of Scots returns to her homeland