alternatehistory.com

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?
Top