the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots, was tried in 1567 after she was implicated in plots to overthrow her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. Accused of conspiring with supporters to challenge Elizabeth's authority, Mary’s trial focused on her involvement in her second husband's rebellion. Despite her protests of innocence, she was found guilty of treason. The trial was political, aimed at justifying her imprisonment and eventual execution. Mary was executed in 1587, a pivotal event reflecting the turbulent power struggles between England and Scotland during that era.