WI: Oliver Cromwell decided that the only way to gain a stable government in the British Isles was with a monarchy, so instead of becoming 'Lord Protector', he accepted the Crowns of England and Scotland, becoming King Oliver I?
How would he fare as King compared to 'Lord Protector'? Would he keep the thrones separate or found the UK early? How long would his dynasty last? Would his supporters be more comfortable with his son as 'Richard IV' if they could re-limit his authority (much as William and Mary were in OTL)? Or would they demand a different successor?
How would he fare as King compared to 'Lord Protector'? Would he keep the thrones separate or found the UK early? How long would his dynasty last? Would his supporters be more comfortable with his son as 'Richard IV' if they could re-limit his authority (much as William and Mary were in OTL)? Or would they demand a different successor?