Being a King’s son isn’t enough

Henry VIII desperately wanted a healthy male heir to the throne which is one of the reasons he wanted to divorce his first wife. She did produce two male heirs who died young.  He actually did have a healthy male son at the time but unfortunately for him it wasn’t with his wife. He did get a noble title but was never considered in line for the throne.

(The Great Courses – The Age of Henry VIII)

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