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William IV, like several of his brothers, raced to the alter upon the death of their niece, Princess Charlotte in 1817. Despite having 15 children, George II did not have any further legitimate grandchildren.

William was first in line and marriage Princess Adelaide, and would have a happy marriage and a surprisingly productive 7 year reign. They had two short lived daughters and three miscarriages.

What would happen if one of the miscarriages the couple had was a healthy son, say, around 1828?

William IV reigns from 1830 to 1837 after the death of his brother, George IV. Assuming he dies as he did OTL, what would the regency be like for the future William V?

The obvious would be to go to the next eldest surviving brother, the Duke Cumberland, whom was probably the most hated man in Britain, though William IV got along with him personally.

Indeed, it would not be out of realm of possibility that the British Public would believe Cumberland would attempt to poison his nephew to step closer to the throne (there were rumors that he plotted against Victoria in OTL).

If he did control the regency, how would the next 9 years have gone until the boy was in his majority?

How would the continued personal union of the United Kingdom and Hanover be received? Would this affect the Unification of Germany?
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