<p>In this episode we discuss <strong>English foreign policy under the regencies of Somerset and Northumberland</strong> during the reign of Edward VI. <strong>Somerset&#39;s approach</strong> focused on enforcing a marriage between Edward and Mary, Queen of Scots, leading to military intervention in Scotland and the Battle of Pinkie, ultimately strengthening the Franco-Scottish alliance despite English victories. In contrast, <strong>Northumberland prioritized England&#39;s financial stability</strong>, negotiating the Treaty of Boulogne which returned territory to France and withdrew English garrisons from Scotland. While seen as a strategic retreat by some due to financial constraints and emerging threats from the Holy Roman Empire, this policy also aimed to secure a marriage alliance with France.</p><p>Don&#39;t miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.</p><p><a href="https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/554b653d-6c5f-4ace-ac3b-449f5ec988b6?utm_source=podcast">⁠Click here to see all of our A-Level History content!</a></p>