Rival Queens: Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Queen's Secrets - Part Three
Mary's letter to elizabeth the day after she arrived in england, landing at workington, incumbria. She is asking for asylum and expects to be invited to court. The letter alongside it is in the hand of sir francis knowles, who was her first keeper. He can't help be charmed by mary - he describes her as very familiar. But interestingly, he says, most of all, she wants revenge.
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