The Stuart princess who could have deposed Charles I
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What Is Treason?
It all started with edward the third in 13 51, when he expanded the definition of treason. Now we see this happening, for instance, with the trial of mary, queen of scots. And if you then own a painting where some one is actually wearing the crown, well, while the king is still alive, that comes closer to treason than an embroidered cushion. Would you die? What would happen?
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