Through which decree was Henrietta known as Mary in England?
Act of Settlement
Statute of Elizabeth
Decree of her husband
Act of Union
Answer
The Decree of her husband, known as the Letters Patent, formally proclaimed Henrietta Maria's new name as Mary upon her marriage to King Charles I of England in 1625. This change symbolized her integration into the English royal family and her official adoption of an English name, solidifying her position as Queen Consort of England.
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