David Stewart was the eldest son of Robert III of Scotland and his wife, Annabella Drummond. The heir apparent to the Scottish throne from 1390 until his death, David held the titles of Prince of Scot
David negotiated with John of Gaunt over Scottish claims to Jedforest, pictured here, in 1398.
Events at Dumbarton Castle, pictured here, triggered David's rise to power at the end of 1398.
Henry IV of England, who challenged David by invading Scotland in 1400.
The appearance of the Great Comet of 1402 was interpreted as symbolizing David's death.
Duke of Rothesay
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Duke of Rothesay is the main dynastic title traditionally given to the male heir apparent to the Scottish and, later, British thrones. The dukedom was created in 1398 by King Robert III of Scotland fo
David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay
…and his wife, Annabella Drummond. The heir apparent to the Scottish throne from 1390 until his death, David held the titles of Prince of Scotland, Duke of Rothesay, and Earl of Carrick. David was named by a general council to rule Scotland as regent, on behalf of his infirm and politically ineffective father, in…
The title derives from Rothesay Castle, Bute.