News of the death of James V on 14 December gave even further cause for rejoicing, because his heir was a week-old girl, the infant Mary, Queen of Scots. Scotland would be subject to yet another weakening regency-it had endured six during the past 150 years-and should give no further trouble.
( Alison Weir )
[ Henry VIII: The King and His ]
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