Darnley's father, The 4th Earl of Lennox, and other relatives agitated for vengeance and upon his petition, the Privy Council began proceedings against Bothwell on 12 April 1567.
Ayahanda Darnley, Earl keempat Lennox, dan kerabat lainnya gelisah untuk balas dendam dan atas permohonannya, Dewan Penasehat mulai berproses melawan Bothwell pada tanggal 12 April 1567.