Jade Scott

detail from a portrait of Anne of Denmark wearing a jewel with a large diamond, possibly the ‘Great Harry’, unknown artist, c.1600. Government Art Collection.

The Fight for Mary, Queen of Scots’ Jewels

Who should claim Scotland’s royal jewels? After the forced abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots, the answer was not clear cut.

o4ɑȝ/: cipher used between Mary, Queen of Scots and Guillaume de l’Aubéspine, Mauvissière’s replacement as ambassador, late 16th century.

Codes and Crowns

Fifty encrypted letters sent by Mary, Queen of Scots have recently been deciphered. What have we learnt?