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Annabella Tudor (Stuart) was widely believed to be the daughter of Margaret Tudor but was disowned due to erratic behaviour and considered an embarrassment to the royal family (which explains why she is not widely known). Annabella was also a distant cousin to Mary Queen of Scots. Mary and Annabella were known to have differences due to the throne as they became adults. Annabella had a stronger claim than Queen Elizabeth I and Mary which made her a threat to both. Born on the 17th of June 1540 (being two years older than Mary) she was originally prepared to become Queen of Scotland, due to certain issues with her behaviour and many other. It was decided she was not fit to rule. Being the granddaughter of the original first in line Mary Tudor, this is what gave her such a strong claim. She was often believed to be a witch due to the fact that she believed she had a strong connection with spirits and claimed she could see ghosts, by giving her rights to the throne her mother was in fear for her safety as she knew how ruthless her people could be.



She did not rely on a man to help her which is what made her different to others. She was considered ahead of her time and capable of many things. She was very headstrong and the throne was her goal. At a young age she ran away and lived on her own as her mother persuaded her to for her own safety, Annabella was as independent as she could get at that time. She married an unknown man called Kirk McBride in her 30s and had 3 children. Although her and Mary did not always see eye to eye growing up (but were still close friends as Annabella would often stay with Mary in France as a courtesy and as a friend), Annabella was believed to be involved in the Babington Plot to help Mary as a last resort and to gain her place back in the royal family. Annabella was murdered on the 18th of August 1596 which has now been proven to be an order of the monarch.