After defeating, but not subjugating, the Kingdom of Scotland, he declared himself rightful heir to the French throne in 1338, but his claim was denied due to the Salic law.
Efter at have besejret men ikke underlagt sig Skotland, erklærede han sig som den retmæssige arving til den franske trone i 1338, men hans krav blev afvist som følge af den saliske lov.