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What would happen if, say, the anarchist attempt at shooting Edward VII in 1900 succeeded, leaving the unprepared George V in charge of the U.K.

George V, being a follower more than a leader, does not try and ally with France or Russia, but instead tries to increase relations with Germany and Wilhelm II.

Fast forward to WWI, Anglo-German relations are high, the Triple Entente does not exist, instead being the Dual Alliance. The same events take place, and WWI has started without the U.K.

What would the results be?
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