Total Victory: The Scots at the Battle of Bannockburn

Background: At the Battle of Bannockburn, the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, decisively defeated the larger English army led by Edward II. This battle would prove pivitol in the Scottish Wars of Independence; but it did not end the war.

POD: Edward II, while fleeing the battle, is captured by the Scots. This came very near to happening in OTL, when the King attempted to reach the castle for safety.

What Happens?

If Edward II is captured, Robert the Bruce is likely able to extract from him a peace treaty in which Edward gives up all of his claims on Scotland, declares it as an independent Kingdom, and also recognizes Robert's kingship.

However; with the English King captured, the Scots are likely to demand a high price for his release; the sort of cash reward that might well help stabalize the Scottish crown's coffers for some time.

But, all is not rosy in Scotland, either. For once, there is political concerns in England to worry about. Edward's wife Matilda, likely, hasn't managed to gain the political support she would later in life in OTL. Also, Edward III is still in the cradle. How does England react to having its King captured and held hostage by forces in the North?

Also, how does the Pope respond? At this point in OTL, Robert was still excommunicated for his murdering, in a church, of Lord Cummings. It would take years before this excommunication was lifted in OTL. Does it happen sooner in the ATL, with Edward forced to sign a treaty, and Robert in complete control of Scotland.

Finally, does this truly end the Wars of Scottish Independence, or does it just signal a lull in the conflict?
 
Background: At the Battle of Bannockburn, the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, decisively defeated the larger English army led by Edward II. This battle would prove pivitol in the Scottish Wars of Independence; but it did not end the war.

POD: Edward II, while fleeing the battle, is captured by the Scots. This came very near to happening in OTL, when the King attempted to reach the castle for safety.

What Happens?

If Edward II is captured, Robert the Bruce is likely able to extract from him a peace treaty in which Edward gives up all of his claims on Scotland, declares it as an independent Kingdom, and also recognizes Robert's kingship.

However; with the English King captured, the Scots are likely to demand a high price for his release; the sort of cash reward that might well help stabalize the Scottish crown's coffers for some time.

But, all is not rosy in Scotland, either. For once, there is political concerns in England to worry about. Edward's wife Matilda, likely, hasn't managed to gain the political support she would later in life in OTL. Also, Edward III is still in the cradle. How does England react to having its King captured and held hostage by forces in the North?

Also, how does the Pope respond? At this point in OTL, Robert was still excommunicated for his murdering, in a church, of Lord Cummings. It would take years before this excommunication was lifted in OTL. Does it happen sooner in the ATL, with Edward forced to sign a treaty, and Robert in complete control of Scotland.

Finally, does this truly end the Wars of Scottish Independence, or does it just signal a lull in the conflict?

I don't see how much difference this makes. Minor nitpick:Edward II's wife was Isabella.
 
I don't see how much difference this makes. Minor nitpick:Edward II's wife was Isabella.

Oh, I would say that its going to have a huge impact, one way or another. First of all, you have an English King held hostage, and forced to sign a humiliating peace treaty which gives up all English claims over Scotland and recognizes the Bruce as the legitimate King, which will positively affect Roberts foreign relations.

Second of all, said English King is going to have to be ransomed, which will be a boon to the personal coffers of the Scottish crown.

Finally, there is the question of how England reacts. The Scottish wars were becomijg unpopular and a drain on the crown's finances. Such a loss may well effect the Barons and their perception of the viability of the conflict. Also, Isabel (thanks for catching my error) doesn't have the power she later would when she moved to deposed Edward. How does she react with an infant sin, and heir, and her husband captured up North. How doea the English government react to this set back.

Finally, there is the international consequences. Beating an English Army Ia great, but doing so and capturing the King? Even better. It is likely to shore up Roberts strength and legitimacy even more than in OTL.
 
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