What was King Henrys VIII childhood like?

Answer 1

Henry's brother Arthur was to marry his first wife Cathrine of Aragon , a Spanish princess , when he became very sick and died. Henry's family did not want to upset Cathrine's by sending her back, so they arranged for her to marry Henry. Henry was about 11 at the time so he had to wait a few years before marrying he

A younger brothers life was very different from the heir to the throne, but he would have had a priviledged life, been taught to read, write, play a musical instrument, joust, ride and fight.

Answer 2

Born in Greenwich Palace, Henry VIII was the sixth child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Of the young Henry's six siblings, only three - Arthur, Prince of Wales; Margaret; and Mary - survived infancy. In 1493, at the age of two, Henry was appointed Constable of Dover Castle and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. In 1494, he was created Duke of York. He was subsequently appointed Earl Marshal of England and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Henry was given a first-rate education from leading tutors, becoming fluent in Latin, French, and Spanish. As it was expected that the throne would pass to Prince Arthur, Henry's older brother, Henry was prepared for a life in the church. (Wikipedia)

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