In 1872 an 17 year old Irishman, Arthur O'Connor, approached Victoria as she was getting out of a carriage. In one hand he held a petition for the release or Irish prisoners, in the other hand a pistol.
Now that pistol turned out not to be loaded. But supposing it was and as a result Victoria was killed, perhaps unintentionally. Apart from succession, what would this mean for (1) the monarchy and (2) Ireland?
Now that pistol turned out not to be loaded. But supposing it was and as a result Victoria was killed, perhaps unintentionally. Apart from succession, what would this mean for (1) the monarchy and (2) Ireland?