@past-times-lh.bsky.social#OTD 9 Sept 1543
#MaryQueenofScots was crowned Queen at Stirling Castle, the 30th anniversary of grandfather #JamesIV death
At just 6 days old when her father #JamesV died, it was left to regents to rule Scotland until she returned at 18
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@past-times-lh.bsky.social#OTD 9 Sept 1513
Died the last British monarch to be killed in battle #JamesIV at #BattleofFlodden
His infant son become #JamesV of Scotland under #MargaretTudor's regency
Margaret was unpopular & compounded by being the sister of an enemy of the Scots #HenryVIII
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