New Reality Seeds

[David Johnston2]

Originally Posted by patchwork

You'd need something earlier to explain why and how the British took a Stuart back....even if they win at sea and sack London, the French don't have the will or manpower to occupy Britain, and an occupation is what it would take. Particularly since the Netherlands would have a record-scratch moment at the notion of a Stuart restoration and abruptly switch sides. ..

Why would they care? The House of Hanover isn't the House of Orange and the real intent is to cripple England. Putting a weak and unpopular king with some semblance of legitimacy in place does the job given that France can't really hope to occupy England. I tried to think of a better candidate but couldn't find one.