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So, I have always been interested by the fact that Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, as oldest son of Hedevig Sophia and Frederick IV, Duke of Holstein Gottorp, was not given enough support to claim the throne, despite being the senior heir to Charles XII. What I am wondering is what would be needed for him and not his aunt Ulricka Eleanora to be recognised as Charles XII's heir and for him to be proclaimed and crowned King after Charles dies? Furthermore what would his ascension to the throne of Sweden change?
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