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So, this is something that I've been considering for a little while now. In 1671, Anne Hyde died without any surviving male issue, this somewhat prompted James II, as Duke of York to remarry. Now let's assume that in this scenario, either Charles II overrides his brother's desire for a Catholic wife, due to political considerations, or James himself is not a Catholic and is still an Anglican, either way his marriage to Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate, is organised and the two of them marry in 1671-or later if Charles and Louis agree that Philippe, Duke of Orleans will marry someone else- what consequences would there be? Especially if Elizabeth gives birth to a son within the first few years of their marriage?

Is this realistic, or would Liz always marry the Duke of Orleans?
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