Alexander III of Scotland and Yolande of Dreux have a son.

As it says on the tin, Alexander III's wife Yolande of Dreux was pregnant, or rumoured to be pregnant when Alexander died in 1286, what happens if Yolande of Dreux gives birth to a son, most likely named Alexander for his father? Naturally there is a regency for the boy, but who sits on that regency council, and what sort of conflicts emerge? Supposedly, Bruce and Comyn were at one another's throats at this point and only Alexander's presence prevented them from fucking over the peace, if this is true, could we see civil war erupt?

What happens to Yolande, does she remain in Scotland? Remarry? If the latter, who too, could Edward I propose himself as a candidate, if his first wife dies, in order to garner some sway with the Scots?
 
Re: regents, to what extent can we extrapolate from the Guardians of OTL?

As for Yolande, I imagine remarrying amongst the Scots aristocracy would be ill-advised because of all the jealousies and rivalries involved, and marrying elsewhere would involve separating herself from her infant son. Much would depend on how she gets along with the regents and what role she's allowed to have in her son's life- if she's being shut out and subtly pressured by the regents or otherwise having an unhappy time of it in Scotland's difficult political climate then perhaps she's more likely to opt to marry elsewhere.
 
Re: regents, to what extent can we extrapolate from the Guardians of OTL?

As for Yolande, I imagine remarrying amongst the Scots aristocracy would be ill-advised because of all the jealousies and rivalries involved, and marrying elsewhere would involve separating herself from her infant son. Much would depend on how she gets along with the regents and what role she's allowed to have in her son's life- if she's being shut out and subtly pressured by the regents or otherwise having an unhappy time of it in Scotland's difficult political climate then perhaps she's more likely to opt to marry elsewhere.
I’d say perhaos a significant amount from the guardians they would’ve served as regents for Margaret had she survived.

And alright this is very true, I imagine a marriage to Edward would be rare?
 
I’d imagine Yolande becoming Abbess of a local religious order such as Edinburgh Blackfriars.

Staying away from marriage would ease tension and potential civil wall. Marrying Edward would cause a revolt against her.

She would be close to the regency council along with members of the exstented family.
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Okay interesting, so looking at the tree, it would make sense to see, the Earl of Dunbar, Balliol and bruce on the regency council considering their descent from David, Earl of Huntingdon and from William the Lion in the case of Dunbar. Comyn as a premier peer of the realm likely sits on the council also, which will divide interests between his family and Bruce's family. Stewart as High Steward is on the council as will be the Bishop of St Andrews and the Bishop of Glasgow, both of whom otl supported Bruce during the great cause.
 
Looking through marriage options for this version of Alexander IV, would the regents look for a foreign bride, such as in France or Flanders, or would they look to get one of their won as Queen?
 
Looking through marriage options for this version of Alexander IV, would the regents look for a foreign bride, such as in France or Flanders, or would they look to get one of their won as Queen?
Again due to internal rivalries I doubt that a Scottish bride would be best.
So options are:
- Isabelle of Valois (1292 – 1309)
- Isabella of France (1295-1358) OTL wife of Edward II of England as well she was the only surviving daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre.
- Bianca (1288–1348) or Margaret (1290-1315) both daughters of Robert II, Duke of Burgundy, and Agnes of France.
 
Again due to internal rivalries I doubt that a Scottish bride would be best.
So options are:
- Isabelle of Valois (1292 – 1309)
- Isabella of France (1295-1358) OTL wife of Edward II of England as well she was the only surviving daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre.
- Bianca (1288–1348) or Margaret (1290-1315) both daughters of Robert II, Duke of Burgundy, and Agnes of France.

Hmm Isabelle of Valois or Bianca would be fascinating and with their need for trade in that area, Burgundy would make for sensible marriages.
 
Though, with the regency and Edward I looking to extend his influence in Isles, perhaps a marriage with Isabelle of Valois to set up the auld alliance could work
 
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