Robert Stuart, Duke of Kintyre and Lorne facts for kids
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Robert in a 1625 engraving by James Webster
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| Born | 18 January 1602 Dunfermline Palace, Fife, Scotland |
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| Died | 27 May 1602 (aged 4 months 9 days) Dunfermline Palace, Fife, Scotland |
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| Burial | Holyrood Abbey | ||||
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| House | Stuart | ||||
| Father | James VI and I | ||||
| Mother | Anne of Denmark | ||||
Robert Bruce Stuart, Duke of Kintyre and Lorne (born 18 January 1602 – died 27 May 1602) was a Scottish prince. He was the fifth child of King James VI of Scotland and Queen Anne of Denmark. Robert was born at Dunfermline Palace in Fife.
He was given important titles like Duke of Kintyre and Lorne. He was also made Marquess of Wigton, Earl of Carrick, and Lord of Annandale. Sadly, Prince Robert lived for only a few months. He died at Dunfermline Palace and was buried at Holyrood Abbey.
Robert's Family
Robert had several older brothers and sisters. His older siblings included Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, who was the heir to the throne. He also had a sister named Elizabeth. Another brother was Charles, who later became king.
His Birth and Early Days
Robert was born very early in the morning, at 1 o'clock. Doctors and a midwife were there to help. When he was born, a page named John Murray quickly told the king the good news. The king was in Edinburgh at the time.
Edinburgh Castle fired its cannons to celebrate Robert's birth. King James VI gave Queen Anne a special diamond as a gift. Robert's nurse, Isobel Colt, wore a fancy black velvet dress.
Robert's Baptism
Robert's baptism was planned to be a big event. On 2 May 1602, he was carried from Dunfermline Palace to Dunfermline Abbey. The Duke of Lennox carried him on a large purple cushion.
Trumpeters announced his name and titles from the abbey windows. There were also celebrations, including a tournament. During the tournament, people played a game called "running at ring." Money was thrown into the crowd for everyone to share.
His Care and Health
A senior lady-in-waiting, Margaret Stewart, was in charge of Robert's care. Another woman, Marion Hepburn, was appointed to rock his cradle.
His nurse, Isobel Colt, was given money for her service. However, she was replaced shortly before Robert died. This was because people hoped a new nurse might help him get better.
When Robert was sick, his mother, Queen Anne, was very sad. Her daughter Elizabeth was also sick with measles at the time. But Queen Anne told King James that if God took one of their children, He would send them another. She felt she was pregnant again.
