If G2 and FW kill each other, then the marriages might happen as a kind of "we need to end this feud for the sake of international politics" solution; Wilhelmine does become Queen of England and is spared having to go on a one hour carriage drive while in labor, because no matter how much Caroline might still dislike her oldest, she's going to alter her behavior if he's in charge and there won't be open accusations that his wife can't be pregnant, he's impotent, etc.
On the other hand, while Fritz might initially get along better with Emily/Amalie than with EC (because she doesn't symbolize submission, and she's fun to talk to), she's been raised by a Queen who was the true power in the kingdom, so long term wise, there's bound to be trouble once she makes it clear she's up for go-governing. Not to mention that she has a way better education than he was able to get for himself thanks to FW's everything, and that's probably going to smart.
On the third hand: this is a Fritz who has not gone through Küstrin and who gets to discover his sexuality and have lovers without being threatened. Because Emily/Amalie was also raised by a Queen who had no problem with her husband having mistresses, and who according to the morals of hte time does not expect her husband to be faithful to her anyway. So maybe having a boyfriend or several and no Katte trauma helps with the control issues?
Re: What if: FW vs G2 duel goes go through, ends lethally
If G2 and FW kill each other, then the marriages might happen as a kind of "we need to end this feud for the sake of international politics" solution; Wilhelmine does become Queen of England and is spared having to go on a one hour carriage drive while in labor, because no matter how much Caroline might still dislike her oldest, she's going to alter her behavior if he's in charge and there won't be open accusations that his wife can't be pregnant, he's impotent, etc.
On the other hand, while Fritz might initially get along better with Emily/Amalie than with EC (because she doesn't symbolize submission, and she's fun to talk to), she's been raised by a Queen who was the true power in the kingdom, so long term wise, there's bound to be trouble once she makes it clear she's up for go-governing. Not to mention that she has a way better education than he was able to get for himself thanks to FW's everything, and that's probably going to smart.
On the third hand: this is a Fritz who has not gone through Küstrin and who gets to discover his sexuality and have lovers without being threatened. Because Emily/Amalie was also raised by a Queen who had no problem with her husband having mistresses, and who according to the morals of hte time does not expect her husband to be faithful to her anyway. So maybe having a boyfriend or several and no Katte trauma helps with the control issues?