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And in a scenario where Charles I wins the civil war what might happen there? Or alternatively if he dies during the war bur his son manages to rally the forces and win what happens then?
First off I will bury this elephant in the room I doubt, this young prince will change the out come of the Civil war, so events go the same as OTL
What is the point of having an alternative history, just for us, to throw the rubbish back in
Catherine, was an unpopular consort, catholic and produced no heirs. So for this I will keep her away
I think Anna Sophia would be a bit too young, born in 1647 she is 18 years younger then Prince Charles James and with a Restoration in 1660, the monarchy will want more then just a 13 year old.
Her half-aunt, Hedwig of Schleswig-Holstein, daughter of king Christian IV of Denmark and his second wife, Kirsten Munk, could make a plausible wife.
Are there any other possible options?
The best option in my honest opinion would be Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau. Her mother, Amalia of Solms-Braunfels, had royal ambitions for her. While in exile at the Hague, Amalia, had attempted to conclude an engagement with OTL King Charles II of England.
With Charles James, being older, he may see the advantage in marrying Louise.
His sister, Mary, Princess Royal was married to William II, Prince of Orange (Louise's brother) on 2 May 1641.
Another match could be, Sophia of the Palatinate (commonly referred to as Sophia of Hanover) daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth Stuart, who in turn was daughter of James VI and I, king of Scotland and England.
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King Charles II and Queen Louise of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, were married on 27 November 1645 at The Hague.
During her marriage, Louise acted as her husband's political adviser and was described as a pragmatist, while also being truly kind and gentle with a sharp intellect becoming one of the most influential consort in history.
After the Great Fire of London, in 1666, Louise made great efforts to soften the damages upon society and founded an orphanage, to deal with the effects of the fire.
Palace of Orangewich, on the river Thames opposite the Tudor, Palace of Placentia, in Greenwich.
Their children:
- Charles III (1648)
- Henrietta (1650)
- Charlotte (1653)
- Henry (1655)
- Frederick (1657)
- Mary (1661)
- James (1664)
- Louise (1666)
On 18 June 1667, tragedy struck not only the king but the nation as a whole when Queen Louise died, aged 39.
Struck with grief, the 38 year old, did not expect to look for another wife, however the second wife, came in the form of his cousin, Elisabeth of the Palatinate, daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth Stuart, who in turn was daughter of James VI and I, king of Scotland and England.
The marriage resulted in no further children, but Elizabeth, famed for her intelligent and caring nature, supported Charles and his children's upbringing.
While acting as consort she introduces many of Descartes' works and philosophy to English professors, increasing his popularity as well as creating large Abbesses in England and Scotland, whoms function it was to oversee people and their homes and families.
Through her religious ideology influencing English court, she was able to turn the nation into a refuge for people seeking religious freedom and asylum.