Why did Mary marry Bothwell?
Why did Mary marry Bothwell? Within three months of Darnley's murder, the Earl of Bothwell had married Mary in a Protestant ceremony in Edinburgh. The marriage was largely unpopular with the nobles. Many reports say Mary was kidnapped and forced to marry Bothwell.
Did Mary, Queen of Scots lose a baby?
Between 20 and 23 July, Mary miscarried twins. On 24 July, she was forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son James. Moray was made regent, while Bothwell was driven into exile.