Opening The Coffin Of Robert The Bruce

One of the most iconic Scottish Kings was Robert the Bruce, a man who led the nation during the First Wart of Scottish Independence against the English. He did manage to restore Scotland to being an independent nation during his reign, and he is considered a hero today alongside others such as William Wallace. He was a man who took on the might of Edward I, the English King who was known as the Hammer of the Scots, but he was someone who was able to consolidate his power through defeating rebels and those who did not support him. At the Battle of Bannockburn he managed to mastermind the defeat of the much larger English army of Edward II of England, but Robert the Bruce did die in June 1329, and his remains were subject to a significant amount of shocking treatment after as his heart was buried somewhere else and his internal organs were also buried in another place with his corpse and body being interred elsewhere. He was actually buried in 3 different locations. Join us today as we look at opening the coffin of Robert the Bruce, as always to support our channel please make sure to subscribe.

[@jamesbeattie2591]

I live,and was brought up in dunfermline. The tomb is magnificent, and is a credit to,our new city.

[@alexandrakittler9394]

I wrote a paper back in highschool about him and now learning i am a decendent of him makes me proud of my scottish heritage and temper

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

I, too, am a descendant of Robert the Bruce, and am of Clans MacLaren, Gunn and Farquharson, through my paternal grandfather and my maternal grandmother. No wonder my blood leaps at the sound of a piper! Scotland Forever!

[@sanachristian4577]

Me, too! Hi Cousin!! 🩷

[@alexandrakittler9394]

@@sanachristian4577 hi

[@patrickwwilson5263]

Is that where my temper comes from also a fellow descendent

[@solariss452]

I'm no historian, but I think that Robert de Brus was a Norman Knight, who was well known to Edward the First, who was himself the grandson of the Conqueror. They were all French!

[@ejd53]

Edward I was the 4th great grandson of William the Conqueror; he was the grandson of King John. The De Brus family was indeed French. The name is derived from the place name Bruis, (now Brix) in the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy. The first member mentioned in English records is Robert de Brus, 1st Lord of Annandale (King Robert's 4th great grandfather) in about 1100, although it is possible that his father Adam de Bruis was the first to come to England. The family came to England after King Henry I of England's campaign in Normandy where they fought for him. Robert de Brus also became acquainted with King David I of Scotland, who also fought for King Henry and was granted much of the Cotentin Peninsula. When David became king in 1124, he gave Robert the Lordship of Annandale although there is no evidence that Robert ever lived in Scotland. When the English and Scottish fought at the battle of the Standard in 1138, Robert and his oldest son Adam fought for the English, while his younger son Robert (King Robert's 3rd great grandfather) fought for the Scots, probably to maintain ownership of the Scottish estates

[@tbolt2948]

The truth is that the Royal families of Europe are all interrelated. From the High Kings of Ireland to the Tzars of Russia they all, to some degree cousins.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Bruce's mother was Celtic his father Norman and of French Ancestry

[@robertkarp2070]

@@ejd53 King William and King John were brothers. William had to forgive John of his corruption because of his lack of leadership in William's absence. Prince John was left to rule over England in William's absence when he left to go on the Crusades. Prince John didn't rule England like he was supposed to, he subjugated and abused Nottingham instead. After King Williams' death, did Prince John become King John. Therefore one could very well be your many times removed Great Grandfather, whereas the other would be your many times removed Uncle.

[@ejd53]

@@robertkarp2070You are talking about Richard the Lionheart, not William the conqueror.

[@amyg8761]

Robert the Bruce was my 22nd great grandfather. I've always enjoyed history so I was pretty stoked when I learned this.

[@solariss452]

Ah, so you are French after all?

[@jonathanfinan722]

Pffft. Right

[@ejd53]

Hey Cousin, he's my 21st great grandfather.

[@inquisitive1911]

Hi, he is also my 22nd Great Grandfather, so you must be ages with me. Where are you? Are you in Scotland? I am in Scotland. You must be a cousin of mine in that case. Please reply, as I have been doing my Ancestry. Thank you. ❤ X ...

[@phillipsmith4501]

So if Scotland reinstated the Scottish crown you or a relative might be a contender .

[@ckott99]

I'm American, and went to Dunfermline High School for a year while my dad was on a work assignment back in the Seventies. I certainly learned a lot about Robert the Bruce while in history class, and on weekends made several visits to Dunfermline Abbey. In those days The Bruce was Dunfermline's leading historical figure and highly revered, and I'm sure still is.

[@jonathanfinan722]

That's an ambitious pronunciation of Dunfermline.

[@chevyfinn]

I'm a Fifer and I can add it to all the hilarious attempts at pronouncing various places in fife. Try asking anyone down south to pronounce Kirkcaldy 🤣

[@jonathanfinan722]

@@chevyfinn that’s an easy one. Kirkoddy.

[@ejd53]

@@chevyfinnThe one that always bugged me was the pronunciation of Dunsinane hill in Macbeth. It should be "Dun-sin-in", but it is just about universally pronounced "Dun-sin-ane".

[@johnstuart7244]

The story of the Bruce's heart is an interesting tale. It did indeed "never got there" on its journey to the Holy Land. It was encased in a silver casket and entrusted to The Black Douglas. James Douglas had fought by Roberts side for many years and was justifiably famous in his own right. On his way through Spain he joined King Alfonso XI in his struggles against the Moors. Teba is a town in Spain which Alfonso was about to besiege. A relieving army of Moors was engaged in the valley below and routed by the Christian forces. According to Barbour, Sir James outruns the rest of his men and finds himself far out in front with only ten or so followers. Too late, he turns back to re-join the main body. The agile Moorish cavalry see their opportunity, rally, and counter-attack. In the running fight that follows, Douglas sees Sir William St. Clair surrounded by a body of Moors, trying to fight his way free. With the few knights still with him, Douglas rides to the rescue but all are killed, including Sir William St. Clair and the brothers Sir Robert and Sir Walter Logan. The casket and the Black Douglas body are retrieved and both are returned to Scotland by Alfonso XI.

[@erikmoller84]

Great story. I am one of many descendants of Robert the Bruce. Proud to be so.

[@makeupboss3568]

Learning about Scottish history is a tremendous privilege for me . I’ve got some of that in my ancestral house , learning about Robert is a rare treat .

[@tammyhumphreys57]

Thanks! Always enjoy your content. Your voice is clear and pleasant to listen to.😊

[@chevyfinn]

Dunfermline is pronounced "dun-ferm-lin". I'm a Fifer, and a big fan of your videos. I have visited Dunfermline abbey many many many times, i was just there the other day. It's definitely worth a visit for the ancient abbey as well and for the site where Robert the Bruce is buried. Also, Dunfermline is a nice place to visit in general, we have a wonderful Glen that has peacocks and Malcolm's tower (another medieval Scottish king)

[@97VF750]

The Old Abby was a a ruin after Bruce,s death and in fact his tomb was lost for centuries. They didn't find it till they rebuilt the church. He was not the Hero to all.

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

I am also a descendant of King Robert the Bruce through my paternal grandfather and of King Edward the First through my maternal geandmother!

[@alanmoore1434]

I am the 25th great grandson through my mothers side of King Rnbert the Bruce. I was born in Stirling Scotland.

[@17hollydog]

Scotlands real Brave heart … his family history is so interesting

[@adamsmith8307]

I always thought that Good King Robert the Bruce was Scotland's greatest King and national hero. The true Braveheart of Scottish history.

[@berniv7375]

The Bruce and The Wallace were true heroes of Scotland. Both gave their all so that Scotland could be free.

[@laineyluvzthehoops6733]

Dunfermline is pronounced as Dun-ferm-lin

[@arar8632]

At what point does grave robbing become archaeology?

[@kingjoe3rd]

Those silly Victorian paintings have his soldiers wearing kits. Funny.

[@mommyharris1111]

As a family member of the Bruce, many people in my family die early. My brother died at 52 from a stroke and my other brother died at 54 from cancer. Coming from this family line I know that we have an enzyme abnormality, and the Rh negative factor.I’d be willing to bet the king Robert died from a stroke.

[@chevyfinn]

Also, if you visit the present day church, they have a stained glass that features Robert the Bruce's spider.

[@samanthasimms9630]

You forgot to mention that they signed the treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton to establish the independence of Scotland in Northampton and Edinburgh

[@craigd1984]

Bruce’s skeleton was measured at 5’11” but was thought to be at least 6’1”.

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

I went to college with a guy named Robert Bruce. Claimed he was a descendant of Robert the Bruce. He was a weird little pothead.

[@sydneyfairbairn3773]

Interesting!

[@Dishfire101]

U do understand these English Kings/Queens were actually Norman French and they spoke French, after 1066 the Normans conquered England and slaughtered the English Nobles, these are Normans not English!!!!

[@debbiemorris4432]

Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland and Edward, King of Ireland were brothers. My GG Grandmother was a Bruce.

[@97VF750]

He was killed in a battle with Irish after some years still trying to establish himself,Nigel Bruce as King.

[@debbiemorris4432]

@97VF750 the Irish killed Edward in battle...they hated him.

[@eleanorbarrie3527]

Debbie, no Scottish monarch is ever referred to as King or Queen so-and-so of Scotland. The correct terminology is King or Queen of SCOTS. This is to convey the fact that sovereignty resided in the Scottish people, not in any monarch or government. Sovereign Scots🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊👍. If memory serves, it was Robert the Bruce's brother NIGEL who attempted to become King in Ireland.

[@user-sh8dl6rj8w]

King of Scots not king of Scotland No divine right of kings as in England, Scots could effectively sack the King if he didn’t do right by serving their best interests

[@debbiemorris4432]

Nigel was captured and hung around the age of 27. Edward was king of Ireland. This is what I read. You can look it up.

[@kellyburgess671]

💚

[@Dragon55887]

king robert the brus is one of my grandfathers

[@iainnoble8982]

Bruce ws 5-11 in his coffin And thought to be 6-1” at his best

[@ThomasAllan-up4td]

Quite a wee guy,at five feet. As opposed to Wallace who some claim was about seven feet. But as always, varying accounts keep emerging. History itself seems,changes with each new " discovery"

[@johnspokus]

Seven feet = tall tales

[@ThomasAllan-up4td]

@@johnspokus There are fragments of contemporary descriptions of the time stating that even then his gigantic height was a joke, made up to frighten the life out of his enemies. Or else to compare him as more than equal to Longshanks. Who is reliably stated to be some six foot 4. Hence the name Longshanks. Lanky legs . Weighing it all up, the pair of them didn't half flatten their own people with their greed for territory.

[@cymro6537]

​@@ThomasAllan-up4tdWhen Edward the 1st body was exhumed in 1774,he was measured and his height was 6ft 2 inches - but as you correctly stated - hence the the name _long shanks_

[@ThomasAllan-up4td]

@@cymro6537 lanky shanks then . He was as tall as a reasonably youthful young giraffe. Lot good it did him at the end up.. makes you think about why men went out to die .. for nothing.." seeking the bubble reputation, even in the cannons mouth"

[@jamesglass4842]

Wallace was off lower nobility. His ancestry is also from Bretton or Norman? Who had settled in Wales before coming North to Scotland. Wallace, Welsh or other spellings?.

[@vanfrier7209]

Henry Sinclair was the Prince and son of king of Norway, but he was in charge of What is now Scotland, he is believed to be Erik the Red

[@buchanfoulsham6314]

9:11 Buchan is my middle name. What is that tapestry it's written on, in the final image?

[@richardparmenter188]

But but but the bbc said he’s black? In fact every historical figure in the UK was black according to modern thinking

[@97VF750]

They were Flemmings living in Normandy

[@eleanorbarrie3527]

The BBC isn't impartial or truthful where Scotland is concerned. The clue is in its name-- BRITISH Broadcasting Corporation. For them, British is synonymous with English!

[@annettefournier9655]

Glad I didn't have to share a microscope with him.

[@Larissa-im9pm]

That bust looks like Marjorie Taylor Green. The resemblance is uncanny.

[@BigArt1970]

Everybody is related to Robert practically.

[@brendansshushah6191]

How do they just forget he was burried there?

[@chevyfinn]

Also your pictures are 5:49 are the ruins of the royal palace, not the abbey. The abbey is actually to the left of this across the graveyard. The modern day church is the site where Robert is buried -they only discovered where he was when they were looking under the floor of the modern day church

[@97VF750]

Which was the floor of the old Abby

[@GrahamClarkBass]

Good Lord…if you’re doing in-depth research you should include how to pronounce place names, too.

[@BigArt1970]

Get over it.

[@TheBeardedBeerBlog]

@@BigArt1970Here’s your participation medal. 🏅

[@charlestaylor8566]

Your right on one thing , your no historian ! The Bruce’s had been in Scotland for two hundred years by the time Bruce was born , so hardly french , and his mother was of an old Gael line , yes he could probably speak some French but his first language was Gaelic old Scot’s as was most of Scotland back then . Even Wallace’s ancestors were Norman 😊

[@michaeloneill6453]

That is not Dunfermline Abbey it the old Benedict monster .the abbey is next to it buy the grave yard

[@TuckySlim]

5 foot tall ... Ike some middle earth dwarfs there

[@amitisshahbanu5642]

Sorry kids, no visual of an open grave

[@jameswatt1509]

5ft tall ?!?

[@christorres348]

apparently im a descendant lol

[@johngamba4823]

Good video but Comyn is pronounced ‘con-win’ not ‘con-wyn’

[@michaelphillips1267]

First Wart?

[@THINKincessantly]

Dam, 5ft tall??? 😂

[@petesmith9472]

Robert de Brus….

[@robspafford2884]

Well he has been dead a long fucking time!

[@stephenbachman132]

5 foot tall. Are you sure

[@brendansshushah6191]

Hahahha ... froto

[@stephenbachman132]

@@brendansshushah6191 I googled it. No he wasn't 5 foot tall. Maybe around 5'4 to 5'7

[@gwenmiller516]

1st.wart?

[@lancelawrence7825]

"Print the Legend" $ells better than Fact sheets. 3 Bruce Brothers Robby, Neal n Tommy avg 6'5" tall. Of The Bruce)) There's not any p'❤ buried ere!)) He had secret nephew by Neal he adopted...gave him a Cape n New Nom de Plume.."THE Black Douglas " who sold ere square inch n foot n Interior to adoring fandom of Scots relic collectors n conniseur du jour...ere eat a King?)+1 ❤️

[@lancelawrence7825]

PS Mrs The THE ass-ides... M'eye Robby was So much cuter than this poor corpse!))+1 ❤️

[@Gizmomadug]

Good story, bad pronounciation. Don't worry about it I couldn't pronounce a few English place names.

[@martinkdoorstoperception.1913]

there is but one king. the king of kings.

[@user-zb9px4fg7f]

Elvis Presley????

[@chrisschepper9312]

Little Richard?

[@dimitristoupakisAT]

Michael Jackson?

[@HawkemCinco]

God El

[@chrisschepper9312]

Comyn.

[@97VF750]

Bruce only wounded him. Lindsay and Kospatric finished his off.

[@daveflick12]

what does Robert the Bruce , Winnie the poo , Jack the Ripper all have in common.

[@Pogstert41]

They all have the same middle name .