u/Kaiser_Andrew27

I always wondered how history would be different if they had a son who became king. Philip's older son was already mentally unwell so a new healthier heir would be a better option. Their son would inherit the Spanish Empire, England and eventually Portugal (as Philip II did historically). France would be fully surrounded by the Habsburgs and the New world may have been an entirely Habsburg domain since the combined fleets of the three countries can shut out the other powers. Sir Francis Drake would have been under the employ of the Habsburgs instead of being against them. There would also have been no Elizabeth age since she wouldn't have been queen. The Dutch revolt may also have failed since England would remain Catholic.