Edward of Angouléme- King of England, King of France

Yes.


I think it could go there, at least for what matters HYW. It might bring some change in England, but in the forms of important frictions (I'm under the impression he was less a political man than his father. Maybe I'm wrong tough.)


Charles Vwould probably support Henry's son claims.

Now I understand the question is more : What if Plantagenets prevent Castile to turn as a Valois ally.
It would certainly make the reconquest of coastal places by Valois harder, but how much so?

Castillan alliance allowed Valois to prevent chevauchées as in 1372, at the battle of La Rochelle, and with England keeping the upper hand on Bay of Biscay, more expedition and more reinforcement to coastal Aquitaine may help, critically if Castile actively support England (which may not be the case entierly, except if England is ready to choose between the alliance with Portugal and the alliance with Castile)

I doubt however it would be a radical change of war : the alliance with Castille was more important for Valois it was for Plantagenets, the second not needing as much naval support than the first.
Eventually Charles V may simply support Peter of Aragon in his war against Peter of Castile : a franco-aragonese alliance would be strange to behold, but would at least weaken a pro-Plantagenet Castile and maybe open room for "Du Guesclin is back, with a vengence. And also a royal claimant".

So, possibly keeping more of the Aquitain coast for England, but maybe having Plantagenet being a bit bogged down in Spain as well.

Interesting, especially if Peter still dies without male issue, leaving the succession open for another war.
 
Interesting, especially if Peter still dies without male issue, leaving the succession open for another war.

It basically means that everything is reshuffled, except that John of Gand may be the main pretender this time.

Sort of the same situation than HYW, except in Castile, complete with Trastamare gaining probably more support than Plantagenet, and Trastamare's claimants beneficing from French and Aragon support.

Can England afford two wars about claims on two different kingdoms in the same time with both of these likely working together?
I'd even think that English Parliment would tell John to pay for his crown himself giving the situation, which means that Trastamare may have good chances.
 
It basically means that everything is reshuffled, except that John of Gand may be the main pretender this time.

Sort of the same situation than HYW, except in Castile, complete with Trastamare gaining probably more support than Plantagenet, and Trastamare's claimants beneficing from French and Aragon support.

Can England afford two wars about claims on two different kingdoms in the same time with both of these likely working together?
I'd even think that English Parliment would tell John to pay for his crown himself giving the situation, which means that Trastamare may have good chances.

Hmm very true, I do think the thought of having a Trastamara court in exile in Paris would be intriguing, especially if Pedro adopts a successor
 
It basically means that everything is reshuffled, except that John of Gand may be the main pretender this time.

Sort of the same situation than HYW, except in Castile, complete with Trastamare gaining probably more support than Plantagenet, and Trastamare's claimants beneficing from French and Aragon support.

Can England afford two wars about claims on two different kingdoms in the same time with both of these likely working together?
I'd even think that English Parliment would tell John to pay for his crown himself giving the situation, which means that Trastamare may have good chances.

Actually, Peter the Cruel did have sons, but they died in in captivity.
 
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