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IOTL, after the death of his first wife, Eleanor of Castile, in 1290, Edward I of England remained single until 1299 when, after some bungled diplomacy and fighting, he married Margaret, half-sister to the King of France.

I know Edward was eager for peace with France, but it seemed to me like there was another readily available match in 1290/1291 - Yolanda of Dreux, second wife of Edward's former brother-in-law, King Alexander III of Scotland. In 1290/1292, Yolanda was 27/28 to Margaret of France's 11/12, and Edward wanted to get more male heirs ASAP.

Basically, what if, after his first wife's death, Edward I had married Yolanda of Dreux instead of Margaret of France? Any thoughts?
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