Life in the UK test practice question · History
What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after she fled to England?
Answer options
- She became Queen of England
- She went back to France and lived there in peace
- She returned to Scotland as queen
- Elizabeth I kept her prisoner for almost 19 years and then had her executedCorrect
Answer: Elizabeth I kept her prisoner for almost 19 years and then had her executed
Elizabeth saw Mary as a threat to her throne. Mary was found guilty of plotting against Elizabeth and was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587.
Checked 8 November 2026