George IV dies in 1786, what happens next?

So, as part of a wider timeline proposal, I've been pondering something. If George IV, a known party goer and generally wild animal had died from say alcohol poisoning or some such in 1786, and his brother Frederick Duke of York and Albany had become heir apparent, how would this have influenced things such as the discussion for the regency bill during George III's apparent madness in 1788/89, discussion of who Frederick would marry? And also would this have influenced some of his brothers to marry sooner as well?
 
I don't know a lot about royal politics of this period but from what I've seen the British Army may lose out in some of the reforms that the Duke of York & Albany achieved post '86. While it's possible that the Duke'd be able to continue the reform it seems unlikely that the heir apparent would be able to take such an active role as the Duke did in real life.

It's also not out of the realm of possibility that the Duke would be a short lived king as he seems to have died from a heart condition, this could pave the way for a longer William IV as King.

As for marriages, Frederica Charlotte of Prussia, the Duke's historic wife is still favourable, and Caroline of Brunswick is also an option for marriage prospect. Both were cousins of the Duke but royal ties to the Prussia would have been favourable as a way to strengthen the alliance of Prussia and Britain in opposing the Franco-Austrian alliance.
 
Okay interesting, in regards to the army, could he not reasonably argue that as the armed forces swear an oath of allegiance to the crown not Parliament, he has a right and a duty to ensure they are well prepared and equipped?

Also, is it possible that marrying earlier he could have a child with Frederica?
 
Also, is it possible that marrying earlier he could have a child with Frederica?

Would Frederica try and tough out her unhappy marriage if her husband is heir? Obviously if they still separate after a few years that limits child-bearing opportunities.

I suppose if he and Frederica fail to have kids in a reasonable time period, the buck will pass to William in terms of "get married and produce an heir".

Was Frederick one of the sons George III liked? If so, would their relationship hold up and perhaps mitigate some of George III's mental health issues if Fred is the heir?
 
Would Frederica try and tough out her unhappy marriage if her husband is heir? Obviously if they still separate after a few years that limits child-bearing opportunities.

I suppose if he and Frederica fail to have kids in a reasonable time period, the buck will pass to William in terms of "get married and produce an heir".

Was Frederick one of the sons George III liked? If so, would their relationship hold up and perhaps mitigate some of George III's mental health issues if Fred is the heir?

If Frederick becomes the heir in 1786, there's a slight chance that he might not marry Frederica, especially since IOTL they disliked each other.

As for the father-son relationship, Frederick was George III's favourite son, the same way King George II favoured William, Duke of Cumberland over Frederick, Prince of Wales.
 
I've always wondered who could William duke if Clarence marry if he was getting married the same time as Frederick
 
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