Iluvbertie
Imperial Majesty
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Oh Bertie, isn't that a little harsh? I think Mary was the epitome of stupid and that Elizabeth had to kill her; but for some reason I just can't think that she got what she deserved; despite the idiotic things she did.
Elizabeth had tried to hold her as a prisoner for 20 years but even so there were plots with Mary at the centre and with the backing of the Pope.
Of course Elizabeth had no option as Mary didn't do anything to prevent it.
What other options were there - none. Elizabeth had tried but leaving Mary alive wasn't an option so she got what she deserved.
Had she stayed in Scotland she wouldn't have lived as long.
No I am not being too harsh - she deserved to die as there was no other option - she actively encouraged treason and plots to kill another person. In that situation - choice - kill or be killed - what would you do. Elizabeth had her executed as self defence.