Question

2. Was Henry viii initially destined for the throne?

Answer 1

Henry VIII was not initially destined for the throne. He was the second son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. His older brother, Arthur, was the heir apparent to the throne. However, Arthur died in 1502, which shifted the line of succession to Henry. This unexpected turn of events meant that Henry, who was not initially prepared or groomed for kingship, eventually became king after his father's death in 1509. Henry VIII's ascension to the throne highlighted the uncertainties of succession in royal families during that era.