And, when Mary fled to England seeking Elizabeth’s help when she was ejected from the Scottish throne, Elizabeth treated her cousin with caution and suspicion.
Mary Queen of Scots, directed by Josie Rourke, will explore the turbulent relationship between Mary Stuart and her cousin, Elizabeth I of England.
Saoirse Ronan stars as Mary, across Margot Robbie as Elizabeth; the film also features Joe Alwyn, Gemma Chan, James McArdle, David Tennant, and Guy Pearce.
Mary soon became a direct threat to Elizabeth’s sovereignty, and their tussle for power reached a breaking point.