One of those interesting aspects of British history is the Personal Union the Monarchy has had with the Electorate/Kingdom of Hanover that lasted for over 100 years. It is not the only mainland European holding, but what is interesting is how such a large territory could be under de jure British control until so recently. Sadly, the Union was only Personal, and the two quietly split apart when Victoria was named Queen, since queens couldn't rule in Hanover, and Hanover fell to Prussi 30 years later.
But what if Hanover stayed British after 1837? Two PODs would likely have to occur.
1. Victoria was a boy, allowing her to take the Hanover throne. This one would cause massive butterflies alone.
2. Salic Law, which prevented Victoria from taking Hanover, was not in effect.
Suppose the latter were to occur. I assume they maintain their relative independence from each other for a while, but what happens when Prussia begins to expand over the German states? How would this effect both the UK and Prussia, along with other affairs of the world?
But what if Hanover stayed British after 1837? Two PODs would likely have to occur.
1. Victoria was a boy, allowing her to take the Hanover throne. This one would cause massive butterflies alone.
2. Salic Law, which prevented Victoria from taking Hanover, was not in effect.
Suppose the latter were to occur. I assume they maintain their relative independence from each other for a while, but what happens when Prussia begins to expand over the German states? How would this effect both the UK and Prussia, along with other affairs of the world?