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To those who know the history of the famous Queen of Scots, the Treaty of Edinburgh is well-known, but for those who aren't well versed, it was a treaty that was designed to replace the historical Auld Alliance with a new Anglo-Scottish accord. The terms included the withdrawal of French forces from Scotland, the cessation of the use of the arms and signs of England and Ireland in the heraldry of Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots and the official recognition of Elizabeth I as Queen of England. Though the French did withdraw their troops from Scotland, Mary famously refused to ratify the treaty,because she viewed the Scottish Lords who negotiated the treaty as rebels and traitors and because it officially recognized Elizabeth I as Queen of England.

So what if Mary HAD ratified the treaty? Perhaps in late 1561 or early 1562 as a goodwill gesture in the run up to the canceled meeting between the Queens in either York or Nottingham? So what would the effects of the ratification be? Would we see less English support for those who opposed Mary? Would there be a meeting between Elizabeth and Mary? Would, if she is still deposed, Mary be held under house arrest in England? Would she get English support for her Restoration? Would she still be executed?
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