I was thinking, what would be the effect be if Prince William survived to adulthood, became king and produced issue (so let's not discuss whether he had a disease which would make him steril)?
I would like some of the expect on English history come with suggestions to changes to British foreign policy.
But I have some ideas on what the effect would be abroad. Denmark would not feel a need to give occupied Bremen-Verden to Hanover as a bribe to enter the Great Northern War. This likely mean that Denmark keep it after the peace treaty.
Historical Denmark got so little it was possible for the other winners and parts in the Great Northern War to give it (Schleswig-Gottorp). Here UK/England have less interest the Danish being in a weak position in North Germany without their king having his personal fiefdom south of the Danish border. In fact UK may see Denmark as a potential tool on the European mainland, as their king would be 3rd in line to the Danish crown and would if he lived until 1730 advance 2nd in line.
Denmark would no matter what not gain Scania back, no one had a interest in that. Rügen also needed to stay Swedish because France needed Sweden to have a territory in Germany (thanks to something Westphalian Treaty blabla), and Rügen are the best choice for that. Also if Sweden lost it, Prussia would gain it.
So likely gain if Sweden is neutral in the negotiation is the rest of the Duchy of Gottorp (their possessions in Holstein), the Danes will likely have to pay the Gottorps some kind of reparation. Denmark could also potential gain Bohuslen back to Norway. But what would be maximum gain for the Danes.
Of course with the gain of Gottorp the main foreign policy goal for Denmark in the 18th century have been reached. It's also clear for Denmark that they won't be allowed to regain Scania. But on the other hand they no longer border the personal fiefdom of the British king in Germany. Sweden have been reduced to a impotent wreckage. So Denmark may be a much more active player in North Germany, in fact they may serve as one of Britains main "allies" in European wars.
I would like some of the expect on English history come with suggestions to changes to British foreign policy.
But I have some ideas on what the effect would be abroad. Denmark would not feel a need to give occupied Bremen-Verden to Hanover as a bribe to enter the Great Northern War. This likely mean that Denmark keep it after the peace treaty.
Historical Denmark got so little it was possible for the other winners and parts in the Great Northern War to give it (Schleswig-Gottorp). Here UK/England have less interest the Danish being in a weak position in North Germany without their king having his personal fiefdom south of the Danish border. In fact UK may see Denmark as a potential tool on the European mainland, as their king would be 3rd in line to the Danish crown and would if he lived until 1730 advance 2nd in line.
Denmark would no matter what not gain Scania back, no one had a interest in that. Rügen also needed to stay Swedish because France needed Sweden to have a territory in Germany (thanks to something Westphalian Treaty blabla), and Rügen are the best choice for that. Also if Sweden lost it, Prussia would gain it.
So likely gain if Sweden is neutral in the negotiation is the rest of the Duchy of Gottorp (their possessions in Holstein), the Danes will likely have to pay the Gottorps some kind of reparation. Denmark could also potential gain Bohuslen back to Norway. But what would be maximum gain for the Danes.
Of course with the gain of Gottorp the main foreign policy goal for Denmark in the 18th century have been reached. It's also clear for Denmark that they won't be allowed to regain Scania. But on the other hand they no longer border the personal fiefdom of the British king in Germany. Sweden have been reduced to a impotent wreckage. So Denmark may be a much more active player in North Germany, in fact they may serve as one of Britains main "allies" in European wars.