WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Who succeeded Henry VIII? All three of Henry VIII’s legitimate children – Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – became queens or kings of England. They ruled consecutively after Henry’s death as Edward VI (1547-53), Mary I (1553-58) and Elizabeth I (1558-1603).

Detailed explanation-2: -Edward VI. Edward VI, born 12 October 1537, was Henry VIII’s first surviving and only legitimate son and the heir to the throne. Henry VIII described him as ‘his most noble and most precious jewel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Henry and Elizabeth had eight children, but only four survived past childhood. Henry’s eldest son Arthur was first in line to the throne. When Arthur was born he was presented as the heir of King Arthur, to strengthen Henry’s position as king.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 24 March 1603 James achieved his lifelong ambition when Queen Elizabeth I died and he inherited the throne of England.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 24th March 1603 Elizabeth I died, having reigned for 44 years as a very popular queen. As she had no children, and therefore no direct heir to the throne, she was the last Tudor monarch. Following her death, Mary, Queen of Scots’ son – James VI of Scotland – was named King James I of England.