Edward I of England acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland Size:XS: 30 x 20cm Interior view of Surrey Chapel

Interior view of Surrey Chapel with a service taking place

Stephen Garraway

The original painting was exhibited at the Bank of England to mark the recovery from illness of King George III

1st August 1989

Edward I of England acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland Size:XS: 30 x 20cm Interior view of Surrey ChapelEdward I of England acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1290 (1864). Edward I (1239 1307) was asked to arbitrate on the issue of the succession to the Scottish throne. In return, he demanded that the Scots recognise him as their feudal overlord. The Scots reluctantly agreed to do so until a rightful heir was found. John Balliol was chosen as king in 1292, but Edward continued to assert his authority over Scotland. In 1295, his demand that Scotland