charles, duke of Cambridge (born 1660) survives

Actually, I suppose a more relevant question would be when doesn Charlie get married? 1680 when he's 20, or later?
 
If you do it at any point prior to 1688, then you slide it in before his potential Catholic brother and rival for the throne is even born and even have one or two of his own children having been born so the line of succession is well and truly solidified in the eyes of Parliament in the event that Dad does try and disinherit in favour of a Catholic line.
 
If you do it at any point prior to 1688, then you slide it in before his potential Catholic brother and rival for the throne is even born and even have one or two of his own children having been born so the line of succession is well and truly solidified in the eyes of Parliament in the event that Dad does try and disinherit in favour of a Catholic line.

This is very true, I do think Charles II would look to marry his nephew off as soon as possible to keep the line going
 
Given the slight elements of irregularity around his own birth I doubt if Marie de Bourbon is a contender. Both partners being legitimized could lower the standing of the royal bloodline
 
Given the slight elements of irregularity around his own birth I doubt if Marie de Bourbon is a contender. Both partners being legitimized could lower the standing of the royal bloodline

Charles wasn't legitimised though, he was recognised as a trueborn child from his birth, given his parents were married when he was born
 
Yes but memories of royal births and marriages are long (That is what the College of Arms is for) and no one is naive enough to believe that His Royal Highness was a prematurely delivered two months child. The King (Charles) and ministers will want him married to someone of unquestionable provenance to enhance his royal standing and to make future dynastic matches more attractive.
 
Yes but memories of royal births and marriages are long (That is what the College of Arms is for) and no one is naive enough to believe that His Royal Highness was a prematurely delivered two months child. The King (Charles) and ministers will want him married to someone of unquestionable provenance to enhance his royal standing and to make future dynastic matches more attractive.

Agreed. So, do you think they'd aim for an Orleans cousin then, given the familial ties?
 
Or just Sophia Charlotte ;)

Lol indeed, though she was born in 1668, which would mean their marriage could at the earliest happen in 1684, which butterflies away Frederick William I of Prussia and Frederick the Great. Otl she had only one surviving child, that being Fred William, was that her or Frederick I's issue do you think?
 
Probably the King's personal preference unless he is concerned about too much inbreeding but Parliament and public opinion will be suspicious of a French marriage. If the Duke is as Protestant in his views as Mary and Anne he may not countenance a Catholic match and Charles or James wouldn't have the public support to force one on him. Charles is a crypto Catholic but reluctant to commit himself and James is an open and unpopular Catholic. Following the Civil Wars and potential for further unrest I doubt if they would push it. Indeed, with an adult male protestant Stuart some of the OTL intriguers who supported Monmouth or William might be arranging a hunting accident for James instead.
 
Probably the King's personal preference unless he is concerned about too much inbreeding but Parliament and public opinion will be suspicious of a French marriage. If the Duke is as Protestant in his views as Mary and Anne he may not countenance a Catholic match and Charles or James wouldn't have the public support to force one on him. Charles is a crypto Catholic but reluctant to commit himself and James is an open and unpopular Catholic. Following the Civil Wars and potential for further unrest I doubt if they would push it. Indeed, with an adult male protestant Stuart some of the OTL intriguers who supported Monmouth or William might be arranging a hunting accident for James instead.

If a Catholic match - and a French one at that - is proposed, perhaps they would not only demand conversion but expect that the bride be observed living as a Protestant for a defined period?

It's something I suggested in my King Maximillian entry in the List of Monarchs thread.
 
Probably the King's personal preference unless he is concerned about too much inbreeding but Parliament and public opinion will be suspicious of a French marriage. If the Duke is as Protestant in his views as Mary and Anne he may not countenance a Catholic match and Charles or James wouldn't have the public support to force one on him. Charles is a crypto Catholic but reluctant to commit himself and James is an open and unpopular Catholic. Following the Civil Wars and potential for further unrest I doubt if they would push it. Indeed, with an adult male protestant Stuart some of the OTL intriguers who supported Monmouth or William might be arranging a hunting accident for James instead.

Oh interesting, so you think they'd aim for a Protestant marriage then? If Cambridge opposed a French marriage. Would they look perhaps to Portugal in that instance then

If a Catholic match - and a French one at that - is proposed, perhaps they would not only demand conversion but expect that the bride be observed living as a Protestant for a defined period?

It's something I suggested in my King Maximillian entry in the List of Monarchs thread.

Woulds they? THey didn't demand it of Catherine of Braganza
 
I’m unsure, but Charles duke of Cambridge could pressure his fsther to abdicate if he hi is the man is running the risk of another war. Especially if he himself has children
Interesting thought. Would James II be more loyal to the dynasty or his legitimate right to the throne?
 
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