So, considering a timeline with a whole host of changes, and the main point of divergence is this: James IV and his brother the Duke of Ross die in 1497 during James's siege of Norham Castle. Their younger brother, John, Earl of Mar is now King. Does he reign as John II, or does he choose another name? The reason I ask is because their ancestor, Robert III's name was John, but to avoid association with John Balliol and to strengthen his association with Robert the Bruce he chose the name Robert. Would such a thing still apply here in John, Earl of Mar's case or not?
If so, what name would he choose? Robert, Alexander, Malcolm?
If so, what name would he choose? Robert, Alexander, Malcolm?