In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power. After 1603 he only visited Scotland once, in 1617. One of James's great ...
The 17th-century drama chronicles how Mary schemed with her son George to seduce King James VI of Scotland and I of England, propelling the mother-and-son-duo to become the English court’s ...
James VI of Scotland was her closest royal relative as they were both direct descendants of Henry VII. He is named King James I on the day of Elizabeth's death. One of Britain's greatest and most ...