Mary, Queen of Scots of 7 February 1587, Mary was told that she was to be executed the next morning. She spent the last hours of her life in prayer, distributing her belongings to her household, and writing her will and a letter to the King of France. The scaffold that was erected in the Great Hall was draped in black cloth. It was reached by two or three steps and furnished with the block, a cushion for her to kneel on and three stools, for her and the earls of Shrewsbury and Kent, who were there to witness the execution. The executioners (one
Mary Queen of Scots (2018 film) of Scottish history may be surprised to learn that the fate of the nation was partly decided by an act of cunnilingus." On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 62% based on 134 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The website's critical consensus reads, ""Mary Queen of Scots" delivers smartly crafted period political thrills while offering a brilliant showcase for the talents of its well-matched leads." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Mary Queen of Scots (2018