Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester survives

Hmm, naval expedition could be possible, especially if William asks them to help. Could be some good experience for the young guns
I was thinking more the naval conflict prompting the same brainstorming as the Third Anglo Dutch War of OTL. In early 1670ies the kids born TTL would be too young, that would be still their fathers' war. The only new factor would be TTL Duke of Richmond (Esme Stuart), but even he would be better used in diplomatic service, given how his wife is a first cousin both to TTL Queen of Denmark (Liselotte) and TTL Princess of Orange (Charlotte of Hesse-Cassel).
Which would also fit his personality if he takes after his father.
 
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I was thinking more the naval conflict prompting the same brainstorming as the Third Anglo Dutch War of OTL. In early 1670ies the kids born TTL would be too young, that would be still their fathers' war. The only new factor would be TTL Duke of Richmond (Esme Stuart), but even he would be better used in diplomatic service, given how his wife is a first cousin both to TTL Queen of Denmark (Liselotte) and TTL Princess of Orange (Charlotte of Hesse-Cassel).
Which would also fit his personality if he takes after his father.
This is very true, hmm they'd be the generation growing up relatively peaceful then ready for war in the late 1680s
 
As I assume even with the exchange of Spanish Netherlands and Milan, Louis is going to want to protect his borders
 
I think that actually it may be approaching OTL number of Christian's kids. Since Christian shouldn't be persuaded to have sex with his wife. So, 4-5 surviving children and some more dying in infancy are OK number.
 
I think that actually it may be approaching OTL number of Christian's kids. Since Christian shouldn't be persuaded to have sex with his wife. So, 4-5 surviving children and some more dying in infancy are OK number.

Alright that sounds good, and oh, was he more attracted to his mistresses?
 
I'm considering doing some mock wiki profiles for a few key characters in this timeline, would that be of interest to people, who should I do profiles on?
 
For the eldest son of Charles of Gloucester (future Charles III) and Mary II, would he be named Henry after Charles' father, or James after Mary's father, and should he marry a Protestant Princess, or a Catholic one?
 
Henry IX it is, I think. For the boy born in 1680 the selection of brides would be quite great (ATL Danish/Dutch princesses leading the pool, but some others are possible).
 
For the eldest son of Charles of Gloucester (future Charles III) and Mary II, would he be named Henry after Charles' father, or James after Mary's father, and should he marry a Protestant Princess, or a Catholic one?
I'd say Henry, and possibly a Catholic Princess, maybe Italian?
 
Henry IX it is, I think. For the boy born in 1680 the selection of brides would be quite great (ATL Danish/Dutch princesses leading the pool, but some others are possible).

Oh very interesting, so either a daughter of Christian V and Elizabeth, or a child of William of Orange and Charlotte Amalie, hmm this would be interesting, the marriage game of thrones
 
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