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It is not big "what if' question, not some ground-shaking event, but I still find this question quite interesting. How likely is adoption of this solution by Stuart monarchs after taking throne of England? Say James I and VI has a son named Henry James (most common regnal names in England and Scotland respectively), who succeeded father and decided to rule as Henry James I, not as Henry IX and I? Double regnal names were frequently used in HRE and Savoy at the time, but in England and Scotland it would be something new. But just like england and Scotland united under one dynasty, such merging of names could symbolize start of new era in history of two British kingdoms?
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