BBC also said that when Mary was young, she was betrothed to Henry VIII’s son Edward (1). Betrothals were common and usually, the participants didn't get a say. The previous engagement failed and Stuart was soon re-betrothed to Francis, heir to the French crown. The two were married in April of 1558 while Mary was only 16. “The young couple was crowned in 1559, but Francis died the following year. This accession of Charles IX in France led to the fall of Mary’s Guise uncles” (Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia 1). Francis’ death is said to be because of an ear infection, therefore leaving Mary a widow at only the age of 18. According to Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, this, along with the recent death of her mother persuaded Mary to return to Scotland in 1561
BBC also said that when Mary was young, she was betrothed to Henry VIII’s son Edward (1). Betrothals were common and usually, the participants didn't get a say. The previous engagement failed and Stuart was soon re-betrothed to Francis, heir to the French crown. The two were married in April of 1558 while Mary was only 16. “The young couple was crowned in 1559, but Francis died the following year. This accession of Charles IX in France led to the fall of Mary’s Guise uncles” (Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia 1). Francis’ death is said to be because of an ear infection, therefore leaving Mary a widow at only the age of 18. According to Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, this, along with the recent death of her mother persuaded Mary to return to Scotland in 1561