So this is an idea I’ve been thinking about writing a timeline where Mary succeeds to the throne early before the start of the great matter. Mostly posting to ask about ideas and whether there would be any interest.
My first though would be Catherine of Aragon would be likely be regent for Mary’s minority, while the issue of who Mary will marry will be the principle issue of the day. Catherine would likely want Mary to marry her nephew Charles V, but I think much like in otl he wouldn’t wait for her to age. So my thought would be instead we get a domestic marriage, a French marriage, or a way to settle potential succession issues marry her to the future James V to settle the succession.
My first though would be Catherine of Aragon would be likely be regent for Mary’s minority, while the issue of who Mary will marry will be the principle issue of the day. Catherine would likely want Mary to marry her nephew Charles V, but I think much like in otl he wouldn’t wait for her to age. So my thought would be instead we get a domestic marriage, a French marriage, or a way to settle potential succession issues marry her to the future James V to settle the succession.