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Basically, bumping this thread that recently got necromanced and then locked for necromancy. I think it's an idea worth more discussion: what if Cromwell took the crown when it was (OTL) offered to him?

Following up... Cromwell would have to be pushed into it; as I understand him, he was very anti-monarchical on religious grounds. What was more, the office of "King" had more-or-less strict limits on its power - especially shortly after Parliament had won the Civil War! - unlike the office of "Lord Protector." So, even a power-hungry Cromwell wouldn't necessarily be eager to take the crown.

Still, it would be perceived to stabilize Britain.

So: How can we get Cromwell to take the crown? And what would happen if he did?
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