King Alexander III has died. He leaves behind no sons to follow him as king. The only heir to the Scottish throne is his infant granddaughter, Margaret, the Maid of Norway.
See Alexander’s family tree
However, there are issues with Margaret becoming Queen. Click on each issue to find out more.
She’s a girl.
She’s foreign.
She’s a child.
She’ll have to find a husband.
She’s the only true heir.
We agreed she would inherit the crown.