1603: The death of Queen Elizabeth I sparks a succession crisis. Catholics are forbidden to take the throne, and Elizabeth had no children and few Protestant relatives. The crown passes eventually to Arbella, or Arabella, who becomes Queen of England. The closest heir, and the man with the best claim to the throne, James VI of Scotland, is a Catholic and the daughter of Elizabeth's cousin and rival Mary, Queen of Scots. James claims to be the rightful King of England, sparking division amongst some elements of English society. Queen Arbella begins to rebuild relations between England and the Vatican, and begins reforms that reach out to Catholics.