November 24th , 1331
David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scots from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David succeeded to the throne at the age of five, and was crowned at Scone in November 1331, becoming the first Scottish monarch to be anointed at their coronation.
David II was born on 5 March 1324 at Dunfermline Abbey in Fife, one of twin sons born to Robert I, King of Scotland, and Elizabeth de Burgh
He was created Earl of Carrick by his father in 1326, and an official household was established for the prince at Turnberry Castle.
However, it’s worth noting that David II became king at a very young age. He was born on March 05, 1324, and his father, Robert the Bruce, died on June 07, 1329. David II was only 5 years old at the time of his father’s death.
David became king upon the death of his father on 7 June 1329. David II’s youth and the uncertainty of the Anglo-Scottish peace meant that he was not moved from Turnberry to Scone for his coronation for two-and-a-half years. The seven-year-old king and his wife were crowned at Scone Abbey on 24 November 1331.
Due to his young age, a period of regency ensued until he reached an age where he could assume more active rule. David II was officially crowned at Scone on November 24, 1331, when he was about 7 years old. His reign faced challenges, including conflicts with England and internal political struggles, and he ruled until his death in 1371.
