JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why did Margaret of England marry Malcolm III of Scotland? Three historians explore a marriage that joined two royal families, but not their kingdoms.

  • Published In: History Scotland Magazine, 2025, v. 25, n. 1. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Parker, Eleanor; Mcguigan, Neil; Willem, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in History Scotland Magazine explores the marriage between Margaret of England and Malcolm III of Scotland, shedding light on the political motivations behind the union. The marriage was initially planned by Edward the Confessor to forge a closer alliance with the Scottish king, Malcolm. After the Norman Conquest, the marriage remained advantageous for Edgar Ætheling and his supporters in their hopes to regain the English throne. Malcolm dreamt of their children becoming kings and queens of both Scotland and England, aiming for a united kingdom. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Scotland Magazine. 2025/03, Vol. 25, Issue 1, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1475-5270
  • Accession Number:183186931
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