But there is literally no basis for Scotland to accept to become a lesser partner in a union. The Union of Britain was made because of such wierd coincidences that it would have been Asmr if it had not happen. I mean what are the chance of King having 6 wife for a male heir, have that male heir, that male heir dies, a Daughter Ascends the throne, go mad with religion and burn a lot of people, gets called bloody Mary, dies without a heir, another sister inherits the throne, refuses to have children and dies, and by chance her heir is just the king of England's northern neighbor who england has basis for unification since they are basically on the same island and have this ancient concept of Britain. It would be impossible to for the Union to replicate similar events, and they have no basis for unification. They are Separated by sea, have different culture and language, I don't understand how the Union could last, especially with England to South always eyeing Scotland. As for Scandinavia being stronger, I don't understand how they could compete with England on the Scotland, The Russians on the North and HRE on South, especially if Prussia still rises. Any of these opponents alone would have a positive chance of defeating Scandinavia, let alone combined. For this Scandinavia must have strong allies, and british are Good choice. No Conflicts of interest in Europe, Even in Colonization, if history of Britain remains same, we know British would focus more on India rather than America.