James XII of Scotland (Royal Prerogative)

James XII of Scotland (b. November 25, 1947) (known as Seumas XII in Gaelic) is the King of Scotland, having held that position since the death of his father, ([[James XI of Scotland (Royal Prerogative)|James XI), on March 14, 1989. He was crowned king at Scone in July of that year. James is known as a distant and somewhat shy monarch; he rarely makes speeches or appears on television, and never gives interviews. He takes almost no role in government. James married Sophia, Duchess of Hanover on April 7, 1969. The couple had a strained relationship. Sophia died of cancer in 1986. James and Sophia had three children - Prince William (b. 1972), the current heir to the throne and Duke of Rothesay, Princess Charlotte (b. 1976) and Prince Alexander (b. 1979).