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PoD: The first and only child of Duke Edward of Kent and wife Victoria is a son, born on May 24th, 1819. The Prince regent denies the use of the name George, so the little boy (fifth in the line of succession) receives the names Alexander Victor. Tsar Alexander of Russia is his godfather.

a) am I correct that Alexander will never be Prince of Wales unless in TTL Edward lives longer than William IV: and becomes king before his son?

b) as I understand it, one uses the highest minor title of a peer as courtesy title for his eldest son. But if Edward dies as in OTL, young Alexander will inherit the Dukedom of Kent and Strathearn in 1820. If Edward lives longer, then until his (Edwards) death Alexander will be known as the Earl of Dublin. Or are courtesy titles uncommon in the royal family?

c) once Alexander becomes king, what will his regnal number be (assuming he does not go with "King Victor")? How old is the theoretical rule "highest number used in any country of the United Kingdom" anyway? Would he be Alexander (the first in England or the United Kingdom) or Alexander IV. (following Alexander I. to III., Kings of Scots)?
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