Anne I has a son in 1700

Some of the ways discussed, notably the Hanoverians never inheriting England, and the diplomatic issues that it entailed. Also, as noted by someone else, the English Oldenburgs might foster closer ties to their Scandinavian kin. I suspect that there could be consequences for the Empire, but those I've yet to figure out.
 
Some of the ways discussed, notably the Hanoverians never inheriting England, and the diplomatic issues that it entailed. Also, as noted by someone else, the English Oldenburgs might foster closer ties to their Scandinavian kin. I suspect that there could be consequences for the Empire, but those I've yet to figure out.

Alright interesting, an Anglo-Danish alliance could have consequences for later wars, especially involving Sweden. Possible ramifications on Scotland?
 
Alright interesting, an Anglo-Danish alliance could have consequences for later wars, especially involving Sweden. Possible ramifications on Scotland?
not sure. I do think that this could lead to larger Scandinavian communities in British colonies sooner though. Maybe earlier communion between Lutherans and Anglicans?
 
not sure. I do think that this could lead to larger Scandinavian communities in British colonies sooner though. Maybe earlier communion between Lutherans and Anglicans?
Hmm that would be fascinating. The relationship with Parliament is going to be fascinating as well
 
So Oxford potential as head regent I suppose the council would last for around a year or two?

Most likely, I don't know many details about Oxford's downfall in how much it was related to the rise of the Hanoverians or just his own faults, you could also count significant people that participated in George I's reign, like the OTL Earl of Halifax.

Alright so a fifty fifty split then eh aha. I suppose this means George of Hannover might be looking nice, and the Jacobite might consider their chances?

Hmmm, I fail to see how the Jacobites would remotely consider Hanover rather than well... one of the Pretenders or Anne's son, considering that one of the supporters of the '15 rising, Bolingbroke, was one of Anne's favorites, which also fell with the rise of the Hanoverians, maybe either the '15 rising is either avoided, delayed or simply weakened.
 
Most likely, I don't know many details about Oxford's downfall in how much it was related to the rise of the Hanoverians or just his own faults, you could also count significant people that participated in George I's reign, like the OTL Earl of Halifax.



Hmmm, I fail to see how the Jacobites would remotely consider Hanover rather than well... one of the Pretenders or Anne's son, considering that one of the supporters of the '15 rising, Bolingbroke, was one of Anne's favorites, which also fell with the rise of the Hanoverians, maybe either the '15 rising is either avoided, delayed or simply weakened.

Alright makes sense. That's going to be a very interesting and possibly destablising regency.

And true, hmm, seeing the boy deal with his uncle would be interesting. End Jacobitism there and then
 
One effect are that Denmark doesn't give Hanover the Danish occupied Bremen-Verden for joining the Great Northern War. Even with Denmark being cheated at the negotiation I think Denmark will gain it. That means that Denmark connect Oldenburg with Danish Holstein and gain a rich province in its own right. Next without "British" Hanover blocking Denmark, Denmark will likely be more active in German politics in the 18th century, we will likely see Danish attempts to push their influence in the north west Germany. I expect that Denmark will take part in the Austrian Succession War, likely on the Austrian side. That's a pretty big deal as Denmark had a bigger army than Prussia at that point in time.

Hanover without the union with Britain and without Bremen will likely turn into another Hessian state, a minor state which fund itself by renting armies out.
 
Alright fascinating. That is of course if Charles or his brother don't have surviving male issue. Which in itself breeds the question if they do what happens to the war of soanish succession and no Austrian succession war?
 
Alright makes sense. That's going to be a very interesting and possibly destablising regency.

And true, hmm, seeing the boy deal with his uncle would be interesting. End Jacobitism there and then

I don't think so, the Jacobites were pretty stubborn and with the Old Pretender alive (and backed by someone) they'll still screw around.

One effect are that Denmark doesn't give Hanover the Danish occupied Bremen-Verden for joining the Great Northern War. Even with Denmark being cheated at the negotiation I think Denmark will gain it. That means that Denmark connect Oldenburg with Danish Holstein and gain a rich province in its own right. Next without "British" Hanover blocking Denmark, Denmark will likely be more active in German politics in the 18th century, we will likely see Danish attempts to push their influence in the north west Germany. I expect that Denmark will take part in the Austrian Succession War, likely on the Austrian side. That's a pretty big deal as Denmark had a bigger army than Prussia at that point in time.

Hanover without the union with Britain and without Bremen will likely turn into another Hessian state, a minor state which fund itself by renting armies out.

The status of Hanover will be interesting, by 1700 it was already an Electorate, however it was "unofficial" since it wasn't ratified by the Reichstag until 1708 during the WotSS, as a measure from Joseph I to get the Bohemian vote back (suspended since the Peace of Westphalia when the Count Palatine received his electoral dignity back, to prevent an electoral tie). So it put Hanover (or rather Brunswick-Lüneburg) in a rather awkward position, without it's key status as heir of one of the Emperor's main allies it may damage their chances of getting their vote officialized, however Joseph may like a minor and weak country getting an electoral status, since their vote will be easier to get and also allows their Bohemian vote to return.
 
Hmm true though if James the Old Pretender dies during the 15...

And true point.

Re the regency, I can see a push and pull between Parliament and the regents, and later the King.
 
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