A Queen Twice Over: Mary Tudor the Elder Marries Francis I of France

[HortenseMancini]

in-universe, probably so they don't have powerful husbands to take the throne from alexander's heirs.

Fair enough, though scottish succession law is pretty firm that they come behind their uncle and cousins

 

[LoyalHistoryBuff]

Fair enough, though scottish succession law is pretty firm that they come behind their uncle and cousins

Though Alexander probably knew that no foreign monarchs would dare to push the claims of his late brother's daughters, it's understandable why he wouldn't want to risk it.

 

[FalconHonour]

On the other hand, Scotland also isn't a *particularly* prestigious country, so if Alexander has three daughters of his own to find dowries for, he might be more than comfortable wedding Isobel and Frances off cheaply to their cousins, especially since Isobel's match also helps secure the northern border.

 

[LoyalHistoryBuff]

On the other hand, Scotland also isn't a *particularly* prestigious country, so if Alexander has three daughters of his own to find dowries for, he might be more than comfortable wedding Isobel and Frances off cheaply to their cousins, especially since Isabel's match also helps secure the northern border.

That's true.

 

[Awkwardvulture]

Yeah Scotland isn't particularly prestigious, though they're helped a little by being half Valois.