@RumplesGirl wrote:
@slurpeez108 wrote:
After watching the sneak peek of Cora and Rumple, I think the reason she doesn’t become queen is because Henry Sr. is only 5th in line to the throne, which she said would require a “lot of bloodshed” to make her wear the crown. So, something, like Rumple putting a protection spell on the crown prince (George maybe) must’ve prevented Cora’s plan of making her husband king. Yet, it’s still entirely possible that Cora cursed Geroge’s wife, the queen, to be unable to have any children, which is why Rumple found James for Geroge to adopt and pass off as his own son.
Agreed. Makes me wonder if their original deal was for Rumple to get rid of the other heirs to the throne in exchange for Regina. And is it just Cora refusing to give up Regina that caused Rumple to ensure Cora would never have the throne? My gut says no.
Also, clearly something else happens Henry Sr and Cora aren’t living as royalty. Did the heir (George?) find out about Cora’s dealings with Rumple and send her and Henry into exile?
It could just be as simple as the 5th in line doesn’t get to live in a palace, since he isn’t king, but can still afford to live in a lavish country manor with horses and luxury. Not all of Queen Elizabeth’s children live in castles. Some probably just live in mansions.
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