Margaret Maid of Norway Biography

Scotland is left with an infant Queen, Margaret "Maid of Norway"

Margaret was recognised as Alexander III's heir while remaining in Norway.

Succeeds as Queen of Scotland. 6 Guardians are appointed to govern Scotland because Margaret is only 3 yrs old

Crowned Queen of Scotland

Alexander III appoints Margaret successor, the only descendent of William the Lion

Scotland, Norway & England free Margaret from marriage commitments

Edwarrd I 1st considers a marriage between Edward II & Margaret, "The Maid of Norway"

Edward I agrees with the Scottish Guardians that Margaret will marry Prince Edward

Margaret sailed from Norway toward Scotland to assume her inheritance.

Margarets death prevents England & Scotland being united by a common crown. Margarets death is followed by a 2 yr interregnum in Scotland

Dies after reaching Orkney from Norway to marry Edward's son, Edward of Caernarvon. Death of Margaret Maid of Norway

Margarets death is followed by a 2 yr interregnum in Scotland

Margaret died in Orkney, triggering a disputed succession among several claimants.

Margarets death prevents England & Scotland being united by a common crown