WI Henry of Oatland Lives

James II and Charles II of England had a brother,Henry of Oatland. Henry was a staunch Protestant and a good soldier. However, he died in 1660, aged 20 years old. Later, he was remembered as 'a lost light'.

I have 3 ways to make Henry of Oatland become King Henry IX:
1- Catholic James II is bypassed in favour of Henry in 1685.
2-In 1689, the Glorious Revolution leads to Henry becoming King.
3-After the death of Queen Anne, Henry or his issue becomes the monarch of England.

Which is the most plausible and what effects will this have?
 
James II and Charles II of England had a brother,Henry of Oatland. Henry was a staunch Protestant and a good soldier. However, he died in 1660, aged 20 years old. Later, he was remembered as 'a lost light'.

I have 3 ways to make Henry of Oatland become King Henry IX:
1- Catholic James II is bypassed in favour of Henry in 1685.
2-In 1689, the Glorious Revolution leads to Henry becoming King.
3-After the death of Queen Anne, Henry or his issue becomes the monarch of England.

Which is the most plausible and what effects will this have?

We've had this same discussion several times before but I'll state things again.

1. Not gonna happen. Charles II would NEVER allow Parliament to dictate the line of succession. It would give them way to much power. Also, the Stuart Brothers were very loyal to on another so Henry might just side with his brothers against those who want to make him King. Remember his father's last words to Henry involved never being a King if his older brothers, or their children, were still alive. Those word's had a profound effect on him.

2. Less likely. Though he's a male heir, Mary and Anne would be ahead of him in the line of succession. Though with Henry alive, William might not become Co-King with Mary II. And again there's a possibility he might side with his brother James and go into exile with him. Not as strong a possibility but it's still there.

3. This is the most likely scenario. Henry would no doubt be dead by this point but his son, or possibly grandson, would be alive and able to assume the throne. And no doubt Henry and his issue would be ahead of any issue of William by a second marriage, an order that would be placed in the Bill of Rights.
 
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