The Sun Will Rise: Mary I of England has a Son

1930: England
1934: Austria
1938: Canada
1942: England
1946: Sardinia
1950: Sardinia
1960: Spain
1964: Portugal
1972: Denmark
1976: Tuscany
1980: Spain
 
1981

In the Cricket World Cup, held in Britannia, a toughly fought competition ends with King Edward’s Land winning the competition for the first time. The competition brings a lot of tourism to the island kingdom, and also brings new investment opportunities.

In Japan, the Emperor institutes martial law to try and prevent the growing propaganda against him in Korea and Taiwan. The law ensures that the crackdown prevents proper dissent can be brought about.

In Thailand, the King reforms the judiciary and abolishes the Court of the Rhino, thus ensuring that there is proper access to their person.

1982

In Britannic North America, railways are changed and updated, to ensure that the coal mines are not short staffed. There are also proper fuel tariffs introduced to reduce pollution within their areas.

In Alaska, the board of governors are contemplating other sources of energy to generate their economy. This comes after a mission statement from the Tsar.

In India, the funding of abortion clinics generates controversy, but the Emperor merely points to the population growth for why it is necessary.

1983

In Britannia, King George formally creates his grandson Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and invests him with the Order of the Garter. The King also instructs his son, George, Prince of Wales to embark on a tour of the Empire to ensure proper stability and communications.

In Norway, the Norse movement picks up steam again, but this time under the blessings of the Danish King.

In Sweden, popular group CAB release their new album Demonstrations, about the female rights movement.

1984

The Football World Cup draws controversy for refusing to allow players from Saudi Arabia to fast before their games. It also draws controversy for the monkey chants of some fans. The end winner is Spain, once more, winning 2-1 against a strong Scotland side.

In China, the Emperor issues order 26, an order clearing the streets of debris and homeless people. What happens to the homeless people is not pleasant.

In Lothringia, the King meets with the leading merchants and businessmen to issue declarations of indulgence, stating who can pay what tax, and who has to avoid it.

1985

In Portuguese Brazil, the economy sees a continued boom thanks to natural gas and other such resources that increases the power of the land owning classes, but at the expense of the lower classes who work the fields and the power stations.

In Spanish America, the developing video industry hits a problem in the case of people pirating their movies and videos and selling them for a higher price. Hence the introduction of piracy laws.

In the Holy Roman Empire, the Princes meet to discuss property rights and the industrial policy. They agree that things need to change for them to continue to compete. The how eludes them though.

1986

King Antoine I of France, the man who restored pride to the French people, dies at his home in the Palace of the Louvre aged seventy-nine. He is succeeded as King of France, by his son Louis. His son, is less of a worker than him, but has some big ideas. How these ideas pan out in regards to France’s economic situation is another matter.

In Portugal, the King and his council continue to formulate new ways to continue the economic boom that the country and its colonies have experienced for some time. These measures include increased spending power through increased wages and salaries.

In Spain, the King tires of the bickering of the court and retires to the Villa Royal in the countryside. He gradually comes to get back to his old ways, and he returns a new man. Issuing a series of edicts that ensure royal power is firmly secure, and the nobility are cut out.

1987

In Russia, the Tsar’s brother Grand Duke Alexander marries an actress named Nadia, and in a first for the Russian Imperial Family, keeps his place in the succession alongside his children’s place in the succession. This is seen as a sign that the Russian Royal Family are modernising, though conservative elements grumble.

In the Test Championship, India win, having defeated every opponent for several seasons. The Championship also welcomes teams from Thailand and China.

In the Holy Roman Empire, computers are made into portable machines, known as a laptop. The quicker and easier use of access proves to be highly popular with the people, and soon enough Empire companies are mass producing them for a huge profit.

1988

British North America continues to trundle along, some are unhappy with how much involvement London has, others are unhappy with the move away from oil and big coal. Still the Royalist Party win another term, as the economy continues to grow.

In Alaska, the National Indigenous Edict, protects the local peoples and makes them a interested species for scientific study.

In Poland, the King finds himself astray, unsure as to whether or not he can truly implement the change he wants. Poland is straggling behind in industrial and educational output.

1989

In Berlin, construction of a proper site for burials and cremations begins. This is done as part of a long lasting move to make the city healthier and cleaner.

In Vienna, the Emperor orders the construction of a proper museum for all the artefacts being discovered including numerous new dinosaur bones.

In Jerusalem, the King issues a series of orders meant to help with scientific research to overcome religious opposition, including the possible God question.

1990

Talk begins in Parliament of a Northern Powerhouse, the King laughs stating the north, which produces somewhere of around 60% of all manufactured goods, is already a powerhouse. Parliament insists and so the King orders an inquiry into it.

In Denmark, the people demand more power go to the King away from his council. The King complies and stages a mock coup to symbolise this. He now controls everything.

In South Africa, the diamond rush looks as though it might run out. Queue the scrambling for other resources and potential for bloodshed.
 
1991

In Europe and North America, the introduction of faster payment services called Credit Cards, sees people basking in a more firm and carefree manner. Though there are several checks and balances in place to ensure that the public cannot go overboard and bring themselves to economic ruin. Foremost amongst them the need for an minimum £20,000 in an account before taking a credit card out.

In Jerusalem, scientists continue to tanker away looking for new evidence as to where humanity came from, and to add to the gaping questions over the theory of evolution. Their progress is not hindered as one might expect, due to the King of Jerusalem being firmly in favour of what they are doing.

In Vienna, the Emperor takes firms up commitment to reducing the deficit-an after effect of an economic downturn during the eighties- and reduces spending on the armed forces, and funnels investment into education and the health sector.



1992

In Britannia, the King works hard to ensure that there is a proper pension scheme in place. This has come about due to the ageing population within the island kingdom. Worried that there will soon be a shortfall of proper working age people, the King slowly introduces schemes to encourage young people to get married and have families.

In India, religious fundamentalists oppose a motion by the Emperor to prevent the parading around of people and gods during celebrations. The Emperor overrules them and declares that in the hope of decency all celebrations should stop in public by 10 in the evening.

In Saudi Arabia, the King institutes a ban on any and all texts by the cleric Farhan Akhtar, stating that these texts do not truly represent Islam, nor the opinions of the Saudi State. Worryingly though 70% of Saudis including members of the Royal Family are firmly behind these texts.

1993

A horror classic, Witch is released. The movie is about a young boy who discovers the horrors of humanity in the way only a young boy. It strikes a chord with audiences across the world and earns roughly £50 million on its opening night.

In Thailand, the middle classes form the first unions known in the country. They form them to protect their financial interests against increased meddling from the state, though they continue to refuse allowing the working class any say in their own working interests.

In Kenya, the military stages a coup and overthrows the President of the Republic. This is the fifth time in twenty years that this has happened. Their targets are homosexuals, people who are not in their pockets, and journalists. A mass genocide begins.

1994

In a shock for most of the people within Britannic North America, the Royalists lose the elections and are replaced by the Constitutionalists, who favour more control on foreign affairs, and more say over proper economic policy. There are some who want the King to deny them their place in office, but the King allows them to come to power. Appointing Liam Greece as First Minister. His first act is to repeal the Police Law, and replacing it with the Search Law allowing the police the power to stop and search anyone they deem suspicious.

In Alaska, they welcome the chance to have their own legislative assembly, that only deals with the economy and jobs. The first minister is Yuri Alexander, a former businessman and trusted friend of the Tsar.

In Saudi Arabia, the King repeals his own ban, and allows Farhan Akhtar to return to Saudi Arabia, naming him chief cleric to the Royal Court.

1995

In Tempest v Bloomberg, it is confirmed that women have the right to have an abortion. This case filled the attention of most within Britannic North America. And it confirms a decision made in 1960, about the rights of women to have abortions. Liam Greece voices his disappointment but accepts the decision.

In Denmark, the King institutes new regulations handling how many units of alcohol a person can consume before they are deemed legally drunk. The unit stands at three. If anyone is found above this unit and driving or cycling they are imprisoned.

In Shanghai, the Emperor opens up a new steel factory, and promises that the economy will grow by the new millennium or he will abdicate.

1996

In Kenya the continued killing of journalists and the educated brings it to the attention of the colonial powers within the region. Those who managed to escape Kenya are begging Britannia, Spain and Portugal to get involved. All three are somewhat hesitant to get involved into a situation that to them does not concern them. however, they keep an eye on the situation.

In Lanka, the members of the nobility vote for a more representative form of assembly that would allow them to properly voice their concerns and their worries to the Emperor. The Emperor agrees to allow it to happen, on the stipulation that their representatives are from the higher echelons of society, he won’t have riff raff in his court.

In the Safavid Empire, the Shah finds himself once again facing a difficult economic situation mainly due to the declining power of the gas industry with European powers, who are moving to renewables. To combat this, he orders more production of computers and laptops as well as newer things such as wireless internet.

1997

In Kenya, the army falls to fighting itself, as different generals argue over the direction the country is going. The colonial powers watch and place bets as to who will emerge triumphant.

In China, the Emperor orders a review of economic performance, and finds that the economy has grown by 0.3 % since he made his speech two years ago. He panics.

In Japan, the Emperor finds the economy booming with figures showing a 5% increase for the economy.

1998

In Britannic North America, Liam Greece finds himself locked in a deadlock with the Congress over the budget and over instituting proper fiscal reform. This time the Royalists are in agreement with him, the system needs change, but the constitutionalists aren’t willing to allow it.

In Lothringia, the King meets with the chief bankers in the kingdom and discusses the new policies for bank regulation and bankers’ bonuses, reaching a consensus that satisfies the King.

In Russia, the boom in oil and in natural gas continues, against the Safavid Empire. and thus the people of Russia enjoy continued periods of high economic power, compared with their neighbours.

1999

A scare runs through the international community over a possible virus that could wipe millions of gigabytes of data from the hard drives of thousands of computers. The scare runs through until the end of the year, when it is proven to be nothing but a scam.

In Kenya, a new faction of the army led by General Odumbe emerges triumphant. They restore freedom of the press, and also ensure proper elections will be held next year. They are to serve as a stopgap until then.

In King Edward’s Land, the discovery of several new raw materials leads to a sharp incline in their fortunes, and increased profit margins.

2000

The new year sees the staunch conservative government led by Maurice Odumbe of relation to General Odumbe elected on 90% turnout. They institute austerity and implement severe cuts to everything.

In Britannic North America, the deadlock is broken by the King who commands them to pass the budget and implement reform. Cue the grumbling from constitutionalists.

In the city of angels, a pioneer of music and rock music in particular dies. His name Carlos Teveres, a man known for his soulful voice, and his magic fingers dies in his home at the age of seventy-five. A reminder that even gods can die.
 
2001

In a bold move, Britannia passes a new measurement act, which limits the extent to which people can carry liquid goods onto planes. This comes after consultation with security forces about flight risks.

In Kenya, General Odumbe is killed in a coup, that sees his cousin Maurice killed as well. A new military junta takes control and reinstates press censorship.

In Spanish America, the governor institutes a tax increase to better fund the school system.

2002

In King Edward’s Land, the governor of the province institutes with crown permission a five percent increase in basic tax, to provide for an expected short fall due to declining exports.

In Saudi Arabia, the King institutes basic rate tax, to ensure the tribes are actually saddled with taxes and pay up what they owe.

In Russia, the Tsar institutes a church debate, by asking over the permissions with abortion and whether or not his wife can have one-they have around five children already, and his wife might die-.

2003

In Persia, the Shah institutes a series of reforms to the bureaucracy cutting down on red tape, and ensuring that the tax collectors are actually doing their jobs properly. He also ensures that several businessmen are thrown in prison and tried for treason. Their crimes are not specified.

In India, the Emperor signs a deal with private firms to encourage growth and commerce in the sale of metal plates and bespoke clothes, for a proper market to develop.

In Tuscany, the banking sector plummets in growth from an average of 5% to a low of 2.3%. the Grand Duke is forced to step in and use private funds to prop up the economy.

2004

Developing interests into the ability of artificial intelligence leads to a meeting of the International Science Council, to discuss the merits of it and whether or not it would raise ethical questions. Thankfully, the answer is no, there are no as of yet ethical issues to be raised with it. therefore, the governments sign off on it, and the first tests begin.

In Sardinia, the National Assembly questions the King over his spending habits, and learns that he has several mistresses on the go at once, this creates a scandal, especially as the King’s wife is dying from cancer. the King lets his mistresses go and embarks on a long penance. Funding increases in Sardinia for cancer research.

In Kenya, all out civil war breaks out between factions of the army. The streets of Kenya’s cities become desolate grounds of destruction.

2005

In Afghanistan, there is an outbreak of famine that destroys most of the crops and reduces the population by half. The Emperor responds with firm and prompt action, sending aid workers and food and water.

In China, the Emperor breathes a sigh of relief. Growth has consistently been over 4% for the past four years. He keeps his throne.

In Thailand, the economy takes a sharp hit when the King dies, and the stock market crashes as a result.

2006

Another incident of gun violence within Britannic North America highlights an issue that the first minister had wanted to ignore. But that the King had pressuring him to address. Now with that on the cards, a year long debate occurs on the merits of gun control.

In Lothringia, the King dies, and is succeeded by his son, King William. The new King institutes a proper bank holiday system, and ensures there are tax breaks for the hardest workers.

In Sweden, the King issues declarations reforming the military, giving it the newest in tech and equipment, preparing for something.

2007

A referendum in Norway shows that 78% of voters want to remain part of the union with Denmark. This is good news for both as their economies are intrinsically linked to one another.

In Finland, growth increases by 2% for the second time in the decade, sales of houses and property are the main causes.

In Saudi Arabia, the King bans all women from driving, even if there is a man in the car. This draws protests from several nations, but the King remains defiant.

2008

The King of Saudi Arabia is assassinated by rogue agents from sub Saharan Africa. His successor is his son Prince Walid. The new King repeals his father’s law from the previous year, and goes a step further encouraging women to drive without men in the car.

In Sweden, the military begins practising military manoeuvres, something that worries the Tsar of Russia slightly, and makes him wonder whether he should’ve added an extra 2% to the military budget.

In the Holy Roman Empire, a study is done that shows that 58% of the populace feel ‘Roman’ meaning that they understand the traditions and structure of the empire. the 42% who don’t, worry the Emperor.



2009

In Britannia, there is an overhaul of the energy pricing system. New tariffs are put in place, to make using electricity and gas more affordable for the common man. A fine system is also put in place for those companies that go above the tariff system.

In Saudi Arabia, King Walid dies during a routine inspection of troops, his cause of death being a heart attack. He is succeeded by his son, Prince Saud, who becomes the new King. He continues his father’s policy of toeing a middle line.

In Alaska, a new batch of oil is found and is used to counter Saudi dominance in the market.

2010

King Saud dies, the Saudi oil prices slump, and their economy hits a bit of a tail spin, as the new King, Ali, fights to reverse the slump.

In Britannic North America, the gun debate continues. With draft legislation thrown out for going against the grain.

In Britannia, itself, guns are banned unless you are serving in the King’s military.
 
2011

In France, the King issues new legislation to deal with the growing population. Mainly handling the housing crisis and trying to develop new properties on green belt, land designated as environmentally essential.

In Britannia, green belt and brown belt become big talking points. As the housing situation continues to attract press attention. The King is informed that brown belt is a better choice, and orders clearances.

In Safavid Persia, there are protests against the censorship of certain media. The King orders protestors gassed. He then institutes the Five Day Blackout, preventing media coverage from going onto screens whilst he meets with the censor board.

2012

In Saudi Arabia, the slump continues, oil prices dip, and the oil companies consider moving elsewhere. Or at least they would if they weren’t being held hostage by King Ali.

In Persia the media blackout ends and the programmes are restored, censorship is lessened somewhat, and the protestors stop.

In Kenya, civil war ends with a new government in power. This one elected with just 25% of the vote. They institute austerity and massive plans for reform of roads and healthcare.

2013

In the Byzantine Empire, the orders of business are improving fishing standards, ensuring the motorways are properly safe and ensuring that jobs continue to come to the Empire.

In France, the King issues several orders to improve the police force and the army, after there are alerts of radicals possibly coming to the country for unknown purposes.

In Britannic North America, the First Minister receives a vote of no confidence, the first such motion, and as such new elections are called. The Royalist party wins the elections and soon forms a new government. They lower taxation rates for the lower percentile of the population and increase it on the corporations.

2014

A big year for Russia, as it hosts the European Championship in Football. The competition is used to show off Russian architecture and infrastructure to the rest of Europe. That the Russian team makes it to the semi-finals before being beaten by Scotland 2-1, is just another benefit for the Tsar. The eventual winners are surprisingly Scotland who have never won a major competition.

In India, the Emperor institutes several bills to reform the tax code. Tightening the loop on those who might try and skimp out on payments to the government. He also throws several bankers into prison, for extortion.

In Sardinia, legislation is passed decriminalising prostitution, and instituting several new laws to protect them from criminals. This news is taken very well by Women Rights Groups, and badly by the Papacy.

2015

In Ireland, the issue of abortion rears its head again. Though it has been the law for a long time, there were limited clinics in the south, with its strong devout population not being in favour of it. Now with the Papacy conducting several PR campaigns to limit the spread of clinics, the government institutes crack downs and a reverse campaign. The debate continues for much of the year, before a bill asking to repeal abortion fails.

In the colonies of the Britannic Empire, gay marriage and adoption is legalised, having been legal in the country itself for a very long time. Furthermore, sanctions are imposed on Kenya. As it comes to light that the government is torturing citizens.

In Saudi Arabia, oil finally stabilises, as the King announces plans for a new gas and renewable energy company, to move demand away from a unpredictable market.

2016

In the Holy Roman Empire, developments in artificial intelligence bring much celebration. The belief that work will soon be shared between workers and machines, helps boost the economy, and bring it away from the potential slump it had been staring at for some time.

In Russia, the Tsar continues his policy of funding science and industrial development, shifting the energy sector to natural gas and renewables as well. He has a 50% success rate.

In Britannic North America, gun legislation is forced through meaning that people must have no diagnosed health problems before they can apply for a gun. And even then there is a strict vetting process about suitability, mental state and living conditions.

2017

After 52 years on the throne, King George welcomes the first in a new generation of royals. His great grandson, named George is born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The King is said to be very happy with the birth of a great grandson, his fourth great grandchild, behind those of his granddaughter, the Countess of Sussex’s three children.

Tuscany sees a boom in the sale of bonds and interest loans, as the property market grows within the area. The banking sector, previously declining grows once more. And the Grand Duke is thrilled with this.

In India, the country celebrates various festivals with a booming economy, victory in the Cricket World Cup, and growing investment, and with 60% of its population earning over £20,000. Indeed the country is doing very well.
 
And that my friends is that. Thank you all for reading this timeline of mine, I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have. It's been a big learning curve for me.

Thank you for taking the time to comment and review, it's meant a lot.
 
Congratulations on a job well done VV. Though infrequent replies since the last few weeks but I followed your TL every time I was online.

Not to be a fun spoiler here but, though the TL was good enough some more detailing out of some major events needed to be done to make them more interesting to read. The various reforms you mentioned throughout the course of the TL needed to be somewhat elaborated on how they happened and what drove their implementation and such.

But enough of my blabbering, this nevertheless was a good piece of work and I will continue to follow your next TLs and contribute to them as much as possible.

Cheers.

Behold the Emperor!
 
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