Potential kid list for Maria Anna and Franz Karl
- Archduchess Maria Anna b. 1826
- Archduchess Maria Theresia b.1827
- Archduke Franz Josef b. 1830
- Archduchess Maria Carolina b. 1833
- Archduchess Maria Sophia b. 1836
- Archduchess Maria Louisa b.1842
Obviously here the succession is more precarious, given Franz Josef is the only boy, and gets married asap (while there was also pressure to get Franz Josef married off IOTL, this will be even greater without 3 younger brothers to secure the throne). Also, Maria Anna seems like a less ambitious and controlling personality than her twin Sophie (although how much of that would change with her having children, particularly a son who will likely inherit Austria from his father or uncle, is anyone's guess). Maybe she gets along better with her future daughter-in-law and facilitates a better family environment then that between Sophie, OTL Franz Josef, and Sissi? Also, with her daughters surviving childhood, it will be interesting to see what matches the Archduchesses make. Going off already established royal ideas, the Archduchess will at least be in consideration for Miguel of Portugal (although maybe a bit too young), Joao of Brazil, Ferdinand of Spain, and the heir to whoever gets Belgium.