VoltairePosted by Karen
on 10/1/2023, 1:16:54, in reply to "Re: Future Scottish regnal numbers - some questions"
Previous MessageHowever, are you not omitting at least two other Williams in calculating the regnal number for the future King William? I'm referring to William III (1685-89) and then William IV in the 19th Cent. That would bring up the number in Scotland for the next William to William IV, surely?
You're correct, I am. William III was William II in Scotland. Some history books refer to him as William III/II. Likewise William IV was William III in Scotland. So the current William will be William IV in Scotland.
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