Getting a Charles III of England

[VVD0D95]

Ah, I stand corrected, thanks. Sorry @isabella.

Of course that scenario would be fascinating. Assuming Mary and William are still married to one another which as @isabella has suggested isn't always likely here.

 

[pjmidd]

Just to be a bit silly , as Monarchs get to pick their regnal name , all it needs is for an heir to decide to honor Charles I by taking the name Charles ( bit like Prince Albert becoming King George VI to honor his father )

 

[isabella]

Just to be a bit silly , as Monarchs get to pick their regnal name , all it needs is for an heir to decide to honor Charles I by taking the name Charles ( bit like Prince Albert becoming King George VI to honor his father )

Not really. The first time that happened was with Victoria and all the sovereigns and consorts who choose to not use their first name still used another of their names

 

[pjmidd]

Not really. The first time that happened was with Victoria and all the sovereigns and consorts who choose to not use their first name still used another of their names

Well , actually if we go before the union, the Scottish King Robert III was actually a John but , as the name John was deemed tainted by association with John Balliol , took the name Robert in memory of the Bruce. Don't believe he had Robert as a given name so it would sort of be precedent.

 

[Grey Wolf]

I could have sworn I saw discussion as to who Charles II might have married otherwise, but cannot find that here now?

 

[VVD0D95]

Well , actually if we go before the union, the Scottish King Robert III was actually a John but , as the name John was deemed tainted by association with John Balliol , took the name Robert in memory of the Bruce. Don't believe he had Robert as a given name so it would sort of be precedent.

This is very true.

 

[VVD0D95]

I could have sworn I saw discussion as to who Charles II might have married otherwise, but cannot find that here now?

An alternative wife for Charles II

He didn't seem that bothered, maybe because he had a good history of mistresses, and Catherine of Braganza seemed OK since she brought some good territory and trading rights as a dowry, despite Spain's opposition Who would he likely to have married if he rejected the idea of a rather old, not...

www.alternatehistory.com

 

[Grey Wolf]

An alternative wife for Charles II

He didn't seem that bothered, maybe because he had a good history of mistresses, and Catherine of Braganza seemed OK since she brought some good territory and trading rights as a dowry, despite Spain's opposition Who would he likely to have married if he rejected the idea of a rather old, not...

www.alternatehistory.com

Oh yeah... I forgot I created two threads!

Thanks!!!

 

[VVD0D95]

Oh yeah... I forgot I created two threads!

Thanks!!!

No worries dude