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This is an idea for a timeline I originally posted in the "ideas we've had but haven't executed" thread a while back. This is what I've outlined for it so far.
During the English Civil War Charles II is almost killed but is saved by a Virginian serving in the army. They become very close friends. The rest of the world goes OTL until the Restoration in 1660. While in exile Charles is relayed stories of loyalty from the English colonies (for the most part exaggerated by his Virginian friend) with the result that when he becomes king he decides to reward the colonies by making them an equal part of his kingdom (really this is at the urging of the Viginian who ends up effectively running the whole government for Charles)
What I'm wondering (and don't know enough to eally work out) is what the actual status of the colonies would be. As in would they be integrated into England, become a seperate kingdom along the lines of Scotland or something else?
Lastly, I'm aware that the whole premise is a bit far fetched but I think the consequences would be fascinating to explore.