Who could Henry Frederick prince of Wales marry?

I support this match as well, to be honest. I think it's arrangeable in attempt to weaken Habsburg alliances.
Definitely agree, this could see a potential weakening of the havsvueda during the thirty years war then?

Should Gustavus have two sons and two daughters to balance the books?
 
I think that 2 to 3 children at most are the best he can manage, given that Catherine had no children from her second marriage, the fertility of Brandenburger girls may be somewhat compromised.
 
I think that 2 to 3 children at most are the best he can manage, given that Catherine had no children from her second marriage, the fertility of Brandenburger girls may be somewhat compromised.
This is true, so perhaps two girls and one son?
 
The Civil War is unlikely. The TLs when the Catholics/Arminians court Charles Duke of York and he unsuccessfully rebels against his brother, while Turtledove-nominated, are based on the "flanderization" of childhood bullying incident. I hope Henry has more common sence than this and won't push his brother into agreeing to this.
OTOH I can see him declaring war on Spain/Austria immediately post coronation, economic consequences be damned, which would be enjoyed by the support of Protestant nobility. Maybe even a continental intervention, earlier/stronger than OTL 1637 expedition.
 
I do wonder whether the move from the Hague to Britain would be arranged for Bohemian royal family as early as 1625.
 
The Civil War is unlikely. The TLs when the Catholics/Arminians court Charles Duke of York and he unsuccessfully rebels against his brother, while Turtledove-nominated, are based on the "flanderization" of childhood bullying incident. I hope Henry has more common sence than this and won't push his brother into agreeing to this.
OTOH I can see him declaring war on Spain/Austria immediately post coronation, economic consequences be damned, which would be enjoyed by the support of Protestant nobility. Maybe even a continental intervention, earlier/stronger than OTL 1637 expedition.

Oh I agree, I think Henry and Charles would've eventually grown up and matured. I do think Henry's bullying of Charles was no different to the elder brother, little brother dynamic that is often present in many places, especially with such an age difference. I can see Henry and Charles working together, maybe Henry becoming some version of a semi absolutist Protestant ruler? Declaring war on Spain/Austria, getting ground troops and the navy going, maybe even commanding an army himself?

I do wonder whether the move from the Hague to Britain would be arranged for Bohemian royal family as early as 1625.

I can definitely see that happening
 
As regards Maria Eleonora would she and Henry have gotten on do you think? He seemed quite austere even as a young teenager and seemed quite fanatical in some regards to his religion. Maria from what I understand was quite prone to emotional extravagance?
 
I think that they would be a moderating influence to each other. From what we know, Maria Eleonora was quite similar to Elisabeth Stuart in personality, and Henry liked his sister.
 
I think that they would be a moderating influence to each other. From what we know, Maria Eleonora was quite similar to Elisabeth Stuart in personality, and Henry liked his sister.

Oh that will be interesting, so perhaps London can become a centre of arts and culture?
 
Regarding secular arts, I don't see many differences from Charles I OTL reign in terms of patronage to artists.

This is very true. Hmm, so, the chances for a civil war are minimised? Due to Henry being more on front about his protestantism, and his own marriage
 
I also think Buckingham would likely be kicked out of court the moment Henry ascends the throne, and that his own favourites will dominate. Perhaps someone like John Pym could become his voice in the commons
 
I also think Buckingham would likely be kicked out of court the moment Henry ascends the throne, and that his own favourites will dominate. Perhaps someone like John Pym could become his voice in the commons
Buckingham is a wild card in this scenario, though, as OTL he was not ascendent at the court until 3 years after Henry's death.
Moreover, the party that originally promoted Buckingham... ironically consisted of those who were with Crown Prince in hatred of Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset.
So what happens to Buckingham TTL is left to guesses.
 
Buckingham is a wild card in this scenario, though, as OTL he was not ascendent at the court until 3 years after Henry's death.
Moreover, the party that originally promoted Buckingham... ironically consisted of those who were with Crown Prince in hatred of Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset.
So what happens to Buckingham TTL is left to guesses.

Oh that's very interesting, so could we see Buckingham sucking up to Henry? And changing his modus operandi completely? Or remaining nothing more than a bottom feeder?
 
Oh that's very interesting, so could we see Buckingham sucking up to Henry? And changing his modus operandi completely? Or remaining nothing more than a bottom feeder?
Maybe.
There would be a plan to get rid of Carr, with Buckingham or not - any plan that results in Somerset being disgraced and thrown to the dogs would likely get Crown Prince's support. Buckingham was no idiot, and can IMO tweak his modus operandi to ensure that he is on good terms with Crown Prince.
 
Maybe.
There would be a plan to get rid of Carr, with Buckingham or not - any plan that results in Somerset being disgraced and thrown to the dogs would likely get Crown Prince's support. Buckingham was no idiot, and can IMO tweak his modus operandi to ensure that he is on good terms with Crown Prince.

That would be interesting to see, of course would Buckingham be as paly with James then, if he's on good terms with Henry? As I seem to recall reading that Henry and James didn't always get along.
 
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