Two pods here: henrietta daughter of James duke of York and his wife Anne Hyde survives, and Charles II and his wife Catherine welcome a son named Charles on the 2nd June, 1669.
Charles, prince of Wales, spends the first fourteen years of his life in England learning how to rule and forming a friendship with his half brother George fitZroy, who is created earl and later duke of Northumberland. At the age of fourteen, Charles is sent to Scotland to remind the land of his ancestors of who rules them, and whilst there he develops a friendship with the duke of Hamilton and Brandon and his heir. He also keeps in correspondence with his father and cousin henrietta with whom he had developed a lot it affection for. In 1685, his father dies, and Charles is crowned king of Scotland after learning of his half brothers Monmouth and Southampton revelling with aid from leading Whigs under false pretences. Charles matches south and quickly deals with the rebellion, executing his brothers and thei allies and seizing their lands and titles for himself. An act later confirmed by parliament.
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Charles, prince of Wales, spends the first fourteen years of his life in England learning how to rule and forming a friendship with his half brother George fitZroy, who is created earl and later duke of Northumberland. At the age of fourteen, Charles is sent to Scotland to remind the land of his ancestors of who rules them, and whilst there he develops a friendship with the duke of Hamilton and Brandon and his heir. He also keeps in correspondence with his father and cousin henrietta with whom he had developed a lot it affection for. In 1685, his father dies, and Charles is crowned king of Scotland after learning of his half brothers Monmouth and Southampton revelling with aid from leading Whigs under false pretences. Charles matches south and quickly deals with the rebellion, executing his brothers and thei allies and seizing their lands and titles for himself. An act later confirmed by parliament.
Thoughts so far? Suggestions?