WI: Henry VI marries Blanche II of Navarre

[kasumigenx]

If Henry VI married Blanche II instead of Margareth of Anjou what would be the the consequence of this marriage?

[Elfwine]

Originally Posted by kasumigenx

If Henry VI married Blanche II instead of Margareth of Anjou what would be the the consequence of this marriage?

Too many timelines without enough focus on any of them.

[kasumigenx]

Originally Posted by Elfwine

Too many timelines without enough focus on any of them.

I am not planning to create a TL about this I am thinking of abandoning some of my TL's because of their boringness.

[DrakeRlugia]

Originally Posted by kasumigenx

I am not planning to create a TL about this I am thinking of abandoning some of my TL's because of their boringness.

Well elaborate a bit more on the question, then. Why would Henry VI choose Blanche as his bride? Why would Blanche's father choose Henry VI over the King of Castile? Blanche had already been promised in marriage to Henry IV of Castile, and England had close ties to Castile. I don't think the English would want to upset a potential ally in hopes that their king would marry the heiress of Navarre. An English marriage is probably the most unlikely match for Blanche.

But I agree with Elfwine. You need to have a little more focus if you want people to answer your questions. Provide us with a little more background and maybe some of your own ideas on the POD.

[kasumigenx]

Originally Posted by DrakeRlugia

Well elaborate a bit more on the question, then. Why would Henry VI choose Blanche as his bride? Why would Blanche's father choose Henry VI over the King of Castile? Blanche had already been promised in marriage to Henry IV of Castile, and England had close ties to Castile. I don't think the English would want to upset a potential ally in hopes that their king would marry the heiress of Navarre. An English marriage is probably the most unlikely match for Blanche.

But I agree with Elfwine. You need to have a little more focus if you want people to answer your questions. Provide us with a little more background and maybe some of your own ideas on the POD.

Out of Love, perhaps this marriage is more possible if Henry V did not die.

[DrakeRlugia]

Originally Posted by kasumigenx

Out of Love, perhaps this marriage is more possible if Henry V did not die.

Love is one of the... least likely reasons it would occur. Royal marriages were all about resources and what the other partner could bring to the table. The King of Navarre is going to be looking for his daughter and heiress a match that can protect her inheritence. So a Spanish prince from Castile or Aragon is much more attractive than the English king, especially when he's embroiled in a conflict with France.

[Falastur]

Originally Posted by DrakeRlugia

Love is one of the... least likely reasons it would occur. Royal marriages were all about resources and what the other partner could bring to the table. The King of Navarre is going to be looking for his daughter and heiress a match that can protect her inheritence. So a Spanish prince from Castile or Aragon is much more attractive than the English king, especially when he's embroiled in a conflict with France.

Not to mention that Henry and Blanche of Navarre would never meet so love would never be able to develop.

[kasumigenx]

Originally Posted by Falastur

Not to mention that Henry and Blanche of Navarre would never meet so love would never be able to develop.

But that would be the other case if Henry V won right?

[kasumigenx]

Originally Posted by Falastur

Not to mention that Henry and Blanche of Navarre would never meet so love would never be able to develop.

But if Henry V almost won the Hundred Years War and Joan of Arc is beaten is that possible?