Edward IV has a son in 1465, consequences?

So, I have asked this question before, and garnered some responses, but another question has sprung to mind. Edward IV married Elizabeth Wydeville in 1464, precisely 1st May, 1464, now they didn't have any children for two years until Elizabeth of York was born in 1466. This created all kinds of interesting situations and allowed Warwick to use George, Duke of Clarence as a puppet figurehead in his rebellion of 1469. However, what if Elizabeth had given birth to a son nine months after her and Edwards marriage? This boy-called either Edward or Richard- would be born in February, 1465, and would most likely be seen as a relief to the York dynasty, as now the King has a confirmed heir. What would the presence of this heir do to Warwick and Clarence and their positions of influence at Edward's court? Would they be able to credibly revolt if Edward IV has a legitimate son? What would giving birth to a son do for Elizabeth and her own presence and influence at court?

And finally, could the birth of a son here, limit the potential for Lancastrians to garner enough support to stage a readeption?
 
Make things harder for Warwick and Clarence, that's for sure. Elizabeth might be better liked.
There is still gonna be lancastrian uprising, but with a son Edward might find himself in a better position.
 
Make things harder for Warwick and Clarence, that's for sure. Elizabeth might be better liked.
There is still gonna be lancastrian uprising, but with a son Edward might find himself in a better position.

This is very true, I do imagine that Warwick might wait and see over how things pan out, he'd definitely try and get involved in court, but his frustrations might well boil over in the 1470s.
 
Depending on when Edward IV dies, there may also now be no need for a regent. Wonder how Richard reacts to that?
 
If Edward kicks the bucket in 1482 Edward jr will be 20+ so there will be no regent. Richard can manage, there is no powervacum.
 
Depending on when Edward IV dies, there may also now be no need for a regent. Wonder how Richard reacts to that?

Edward would be around seventeen I imagine, so I think Richard likely maintains the same sort of loyalty he had to the boy's father.
 
No, Mary is out of the question. She's not gonna marry the duke of the kingdom burgundy is already allied with, she's the heirres.
 
No, Mary is out of the question. She's not gonna marry the duke of the kingdom burgundy is already allied with, she's the heirres.
Alright, so who would you consider for him? As for Mary is she a shoe in for Maximilian? Is it too late for Charles the bold and Margaret of York to have a son?
 
Catherine of Saxony would be a interesting match. I can see Mary wedding Maximilian anyway. Lol Charles is stone dead in 1482, he died 1477.
 
Catherine of Saxony would be a interesting match. I can see Mary wedding Maximilian anyway. Lol Charles is stone dead in 1482, he died 1477.
This is true, so Catherine it is. Sorry should've been clearer, before 1477 what are the chances he and Margaret could have a son?
 
If Margaret and Charles have a son or two in 1469-77 then France will have a less easier time to pick the duchy apart. Margaret will most likely be regent.
 
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