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After the death of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales in 1817 the sons of George III rushed to get married and produce an heir for Britain. Of course we all know the winner was the future William IV, who welcomed daughter Elizabeth in 1820.

Elizabeth, known as the mother-in-law of Europe (both for her plethora of daughters who made high matches with other royal houses in Europe and her typical Hanoverian meddling in politics) is a divisive figure for historians, with some regaling her for her stalwart personality and vivacious persona while others argue her need for control in political and family life posed a major risk to the monarchy.

If Elizabeth hadn't lived long enough to start the second Elizabethan age, how would history be affected? The next in line to the throne (presuming this is before Liz has her kids) is "poor cousin Vicky," the daughter of the Duke of Kent best known for her miserable and childless marriage to her cousin Ernest of Saxe Coburg Gotha and the rumor she once tried to start an affair with his younger brother.

So, what would be the possible ramifications of this "Victorian" age?
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