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I did similar thread before but focused more on diferent Mary.
So-during Henry VII last campaign in France in 1546 young prince Edward fell seriously ill, after hearing news about his son's illness Henry decided to make peace with Francis the same day Emperor Charles did and return to England, only to see his only son dead. Henry, who was already wreck of man soon followed him in January 1547.
His daughters Mary and Elizabeth are by this time back in the line of succession, unlike IOTL after Edward's death, when they were excluded again by their younger brother. So Mary's accession to the throne should be easier, no Jane Grey episode.
Mary should have less problems than IOTL-Church of England is still Catholicism without the pope, so return to Roman Church will be easier, and she is only 30 years old-so she has bigger chance to have kids with... Philip Habsburg? Is she going to marry him? In 1547 he is available-widower with young son. I can't see any better candidate.
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