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Charles Clifford was the son of the Earl of Cumberland and Eleanor Brandon, daughter of Charles Brandon but more importantly, Mary Tudor the Elder, sister of the late Henry VIII. Now, I'm not 100% sure when Charles was born, but given his sister Margaret was born in 1540, and his mother died in 1547, I think it's fair to say he's born sometime between then. If we have him born in 1543, and perhaps also have his mother Eleanor survive, what consequences could there be?

I imagine that his father and mother would be at the court of Henry VIII in his later stages as she was directly in line to the throne under the 3rd Succession Act. I also imagine that should Eleanor survive, she'd be at the court of Edward VI, again as an heir. Is it possible that ol Charles could grow up with Edward VI at least until said lad's death and then maintain a position at court during the reign of Mary I, potentially being considered an heir for both her and if she ascends Elizabeth?

Who might he marry in this case, and would he ever stand a chance of ascending the throne?
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