Mary of Scots17 November 1158
Henry II declares Mary of Scots Queen over England & Ireland
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Henry II declares Mary of Scots Queen over England & Ireland
Succeeds to Robert Is office as high steward & to estates. Confirmed by Parliament as heir to David II
Secures the succession of his eldest son by Elizabeth, John Earl of Carrick
Succeeds as King of Scotland
During the reign of their infirm father as King Robert II (1371 - 1390), the future Duke of Albany and Lord Carrick functioned as regents, with Albany serving as High Chamberlain of Scotland
Walter Stewarts son ascends to the throne
After the death of his brother Robert III in 1406, Albany serves as regent for his young nephew James I
Succeeds as King of Scotland
The Estates put James under the guardianship of selected Lords on a 3 month rota. Placed under the Regency of Angus, Dunbar & the Archbishop of Glasgow for 3 months
Declared heir to the throne
At the age of 16 takes over direct rule after exiling the Earl of Angus
Accompanies Mary Queen of Scots to France
Philip II supports Elizabeth's succession to the English throne to stop Mary of Scots
Elizabeth I promises to make Mary her successor if she marries Earl Dudley
Refused the crown matrimonial on the advice of David Rizzio, Marys Secretary
Writes she would rather die than resign her crown
Assumes full power as the King of Scotland
Succeeds as King of Scotland, King of Scotland & James II of England & Ireland
If James had abjured his Catholicism he would have been James III in England
Mary II or Queen Anne as legitimate sovereigns. Louis XIV recognises James France's Edward as James III of England and VIII of Scotland
On his fathers death in 1701 James declared himself King as King James III of England and VIII of Scotland and was recognised as such by France Spain the Papal States and Modena these states refuse to recognise William III
As a result of his claiming his fathers lost thrones, James is attainted for treason in London and his titles are forfeited under English law
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