WI Napoleon II hadn't died of tuberculosis

Suppose that Napoleon II hadn't died in 1832 of tuberculosis and had been still alive at the proclamation of the Second Empire in 1852. Theoretically he was the heir to the Imperial throne. What kind of complications would this give?
 
Suppose that Napoleon II hadn't died in 1832 of tuberculosis and had been still alive at the proclamation of the Second Empire in 1852. Theoretically he was the heir to the Imperial throne. What kind of complications would this give?

The first thing which come to mind is that the second empire will NOT be proclaimed. If Louis-Napoleon still makes his coup, maybe he will proclaim himself consul for life, but not emperor. However, his popularity in the army was based on him being the bonapartes heir, at least in part, so the coup may well not be possible or lead to a real civil war. Come to think of it, it's not even sure Louis-Napoleon will get elected president, again, hie being the heir had some impacts ( though with the big difference, he may still be in front )
 
Could he claim to be doing for Napoleon II?

Then either be the power behind the throne or if Napoleon II turns it down say he has betrayed principles of his father and he's now the next heir :confused:
 
Suppose that Napoleon II hadn't died in 1832 of tuberculosis and had been still alive at the proclamation of the Second Empire in 1852. Theoretically he was the heir to the Imperial throne. What kind of complications would this give?

I doubt he'd have still been alive in time for the events of 1848. Metternich would have had him killed. And that's if he didn't OTL; it is possible that Metternich's boys poisoned the Eaglet with arsenic.

In any case, if the events of 1848 lead to some Bonapartist resurgence, and if Napoleon II is still alive, I wonder if it is possible for Austria (once it gets it shit together) to support a Bonaparte restoration under Napoleon II, who is after all half-Habsburg and could be influenced by the Austrian government.
 
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