1. The Award of Berwick 17 Nov 1292 King Edward announced his decision
Edward chose John Balliol
This was no surprise – even 29 auditors Bruce had chosen voted for Balliol

2. The Reaction of the Bruces’
The Bruce family were:
Angry
Would not accept Balliol as King
Determined to continue their claim
Robert Bruce of Annandale
‘The Competitor’
Robert Bruce
Earl of Carrick
Bruce ‘the competitor’ handed over his claim to his son Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick
Robert Bruce
(later to become Robert I - Robert the Bruce)
The Earl of Carrick also had a son Robert Bruce who was eager for the family to succeed

3. John Balliol’s coronation
Took place at Scone
St Andrews Day (30 Nov 1292)
Balliol sat on the Stone of Destiny
List of Balliol’s ancestors was read out

4. 2 weeks later at Newcastle John Balliol paid homage to Edward I
26 Dec 1292
2 weeks later at Newcastle John Balliol paid homage to Edward I
During the ceremony Balliol:
Knelt in front of Edward I (his master)
Promised to obey Edward
Accepted Edward as his overlord
Accepted if he broke his promise he would be punished severely

5. Balliol was to become a puppet King
My Lord, Lord Edward, lord superior of the realm of Scotland, I, John Balliol, King of the Scots, hereby become your liegeman for the whole realm of Scotland….and I will maintain faith and fealty to you and your heirs, the kings of England.
Balliol was to become a puppet King