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The Maid of Norway: Scotland's Lost Queen and the Succession Crisis
In 1286, the death of King Alexander III left Scotland without a direct heir, plunging the kingdom into a succession crisis that would reshape its future. The chosen successor was Margaret, the Maid of Norway — a four-year-old girl betrothed to the son of England's Edward I. This episode traces her brief life, the political maneuvering behind her candidacy, and the stormy voyage that ended her journey. We explore the Treaty of Salisbury and the Treaty of Birgham, which aimed to preserve Scotland's independence while uniting crowns. We also examine the role of the Guardians of…
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