1. Mary Queen of Scots Early life

2. Going to France Mary was sent to live in France by her mother She arrived on the 15 th August 1548 She was arranged in marriage to the Dauphin, Francis She lived in the French court of Henry II She married at 15 in Notre Dame in white

3. First Husband Mary grew up with Francis Sickly child Fat and Bloated Died of an ear infection Queen consort until 5 th December 1560

4. Life in France 13 years Speak French and other languages Absorbing the culture Hunting Dancing Music Civilised, warm and elegant

5. Return to Scotland There had been trouble in Scotland French abandoned Scotland Rebels had and illegal parliament Banned the authority of the Pope Remodelled Scotland as Protestant Leith Edinburgh, 19 th August 1561 Grey misty day No-one to meet her

6. Ruling as a Queen Near riot when discovered she worshipped in private chapel Half brother James Earl of Moray Helped her out Agreed to worship in private Religious tolerance Early years were good and made friends.