The idea for POD is that rather than French War for Religion ending with Henry de Bourbon restoring strong, centralized and unified power around freshly gained throne, the conflict will bringlegalisation of late Valois status quo - with strong position of military and political leaders with their own agenda. Assuming that one of those leaders (Henri de Guise?) will be able to end the conflict in his own favor, I doubt he will just hand over his position to the king.
Is it possible, that the situation where King of France remains arch-authority but only on paper, and someone else - answering only on paper to the throne will permanently hold power as the owner of largest army could last for decades? And how it will affect France's position in Europe?
Is it possible, that the situation where King of France remains arch-authority but only on paper, and someone else - answering only on paper to the throne will permanently hold power as the owner of largest army could last for decades? And how it will affect France's position in Europe?