WI Elizabeth I dies in 1562?

If she flees to Queen Catherine then she might have her head taken sooner, Elizabeth was so against it because Mary was an annointed monarch, despite how much Cecil protested.

Catherine might be more malable (spelling :confused:) to Cecil's thoughts.
 
If she flees to Queen Catherine then she might have her head taken sooner, Elizabeth was so against it because Mary was an annointed monarch, despite how much Cecil protested.

Catherine might be more malable (spelling :confused:) to Cecil's thoughts.

Just a doubt: if Catherine Grey becomes queen, what would be the status of her husband, Edward Seymour? Would he be considered as a king also (Edward VII) or only as a powerless consort?

As a comparison, what was the status of Philip II when he was the husband of Mary I? Was he considered a king? If, for example, Mary had a son named Philip, would he be called Philip II of England (due to his father be considered a monarch too) or only Philip I?
 
Just a doubt: if Catherine Grey becomes queen, what would be the status of her husband, Edward Seymour? Would he be considered as a king also (Edward VII) or only as a powerless consort?

As a comparison, what was the status of Philip II when he was the husband of Mary I? Was he considered a king?

He was granted the title "King of England" but only during Mary's lifetime, and without any powers. All he got from it was the right to be Regent for an infant son by Mary, should that situation arise.

If, for example, Mary had a son named Philip, would he be called Philip II of England (due to his father be considered a monarch too) or only Philip I?

He would be Philip II. After Mary's Marriage, Acts of Parliament were enrolled as being of "Philip and Mary", so he was Philip I.
 
I think there are a few points to bear in mind about the attitudes of Elizabeth's subjects whatever their religion.
a) Most Roman Catholics tolerated Elizabeth despite the fact that possibly until the mid 70's there was still the chance of a marriage and a clear Protestant succession - in the short term i don't think Catherine's accession makes much difference to that.
b) Elizabeth was relatively religiously tolerant - Catholics were not badly treated during the first decade of her reign - increasing repression was a natural result of 1) Mary Queen of Scots deposition and arrival in England and the threat she posed as a focus for revolt, 2) The increasingly hostile attitude of Spain and the Papacy and in her mid to late reign. Of course further repression increased resentment and the whole issue became of viscious circle - it is worth remembering that even with that level of repression many moderate English Catholics remained loyal subjects of Elizabeth until her death.
There is a chance that Catherine might be less tolerant if she allows her council (effectively Elizabeth's council) to move further forward in church reform which might provoke Catholics but it isn't necessarily going to push them into the arms of Mary Stuart.
c) Much will depend on Mary's reaction - she preferred action to pragmatic waiting (one big difference between her and her cousin Elizabeth) - I suspect if she can harness some of her Catholic nobles, a bit of cash from Rome, and a few Anti English protestants - she may well invade but I wouldn't rate her chances.
d) A bigger question is what happens to Mary with no Darnley marriage - It would be madness for the English to allow Darnley to travel north - and by this period Mary was desperate to do "her duty" and remarry and she is in dire need of an heir as well.

If you mean right away, you may be right. But even OTL there was a rebellion in late 1569, so it's at least conceivable that under Catherine it happens a few years sooner. Note that MQoS' sympathisers now have fewer options. Under a childless Elizabeth, there was always a hope that Mary might succeed peacefully, which under Catherine - mother of two sons, who also has a sister and a first cousin with several children of her own - has become totally impossible.

Talking of MQoS, does she still come to England in 1568? for the same sort of reasons outlined above, she has far less hope of a friendly reception in Catherine's England than in Elizabeth's, so does she just find a ship and head to France or Spain?
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d) A bigger question is what happens to Mary with no Darnley marriage - It would be madness for the English to allow Darnley to travel north - and by this period Mary was desperate to do "her duty" and remarry and she is in dire need of an heir as well.

That would really be a problem. I don't know enough about the Scotish nobles to suggest a domestic solution here. But the French connection couldn't be used, as the Valois princes are too young (and she probably wanted someone who could make her a mother soon) and the same problem happens with the Guise family. Maybe someone with connections with the Guise family and allowed by the Valois. One suggestion could be Cardinal Luigi d'Este, brother of the Duke of Ferrara. His sister Anna d'Este was the wife of the Duke of Guise, brother of Mary's mother.
 
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