James v of scotland and henry viii

Early years and power struggles

James V was the only surviving son of James IV and Margaret Tudor and was born on or around 10th April, at the Palace of Linlithgow in West Lothian.

He became King in at 17 months old on the death of his father in battle against the English at the Battle of Flodden, one of the greatest defeats ever to be suffered by the Scots. James was crowned at the Chapel Royal at Stirling Castle on 21st September, .

James v of scotland illegitimate children

Scotland was ruled by regents for the next 15 years. It seemed the inescapable fate of the Scottish nation to suffer long minority governments.

Queen Margaret Tudor

James avaricious mother, Queen Margaret Tudor, who was the sister of the formidable Henry VIII of England, was appointed tutrix or governor of the young king following the terms of her late husband's will.

She naturally favoured an alliance with the English, which did little to improve her popularity in Scotland. The Queen bore the posthumous son of James IV, christ