James V, King of Scotland marries earlier and has children.

[VVD0D95]

That is possible, perhaps in exchange for a betrothal between their children? Though the Tudors do NOT need to start inbreeding, look at IOTL's Habsburgs. The Stewart and Valois dynasties were Catholic so their children will be too

Indeed, and tbf, the relationship isn't that close. James VI and Elizabeth Tudor would be second cousins

 

[ordinarylittleme]

Indeed, and tbf, the relationship isn't that close. James VI and Elizabeth Tudor would be second cousins

Still...OK, do we think Charlotte will support James recovering money from the church by taxes

 

[VVD0D95]

Still...OK, do we think Charlotte will support James recovering money from the church by taxes

I don't see why not, it's a smart thing to do, and the Papacy didn't have any objection to it

 

[ordinarylittleme]

I don't see why not, it's a smart thing to do, and the Papacy didn't have any objection to it

I know Papacy didn't object but Charlotte is really a blank slate. Assuming she and James are compatible and in love, she could be a hell of a force against England...

 

[VVD0D95]

I know Papacy didn't object but Charlotte is really a blank slate. Assuming she and James are compatible and in love, she could be a hell of a force against England...

How so?

 

[ordinarylittleme]

How so?

With French and Scottish ties (two of England's big enemies) she would be able to rally up a lot of allies, especially if she sucks up to the Spanish...

 

[VVD0D95]

With French and Scottish ties (two of England's big enemies) she would be able to rally up a lot of allies, especially if she sucks up to the Spanish...

This is true

 

[ordinarylittleme]

This is true

Did you have intentions to write this out as a TL? Perhaps elaborating on why exactly James and Charlotte wed and how this affects IOTL's politics?

 

[VVD0D95]

Did you have intentions to write this out as a TL? Perhaps elaborating on why exactly James and Charlotte wed and how this affects IOTL's politics?

It's one of a few that I'm considering