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After Henry VIII died, his son, Edward VI ruled until his death 9 years later. Edward, Henry's only legitimate son succeeded Henry 8. Edward's mother was Jane Seymour, wife #3

Then:

Mary, Henry's older daughter. Mary's mother was Katherine of Aragon, wife #1

Then:

Elizabeth, Henry's younger daughter. Elizabeth's mother was Anne Boleyn, wife #2

His son Edward, who became Edward VI.

He had several successors

1. His son Edward

2. His daughter Mary

3. his daughter Elizabeth

4. His niece Frances Brandon and her children

His son Edward VI who was only 9 years old. So in reality the country was ruled by a Council of Regents.

His son Edward, whose mother was Henry's 3rd Queen, Jane Seymour

Edward I "Long Shanks" was the successor to the throne after Henry III, reigning from 1272 - 1307.

Henry's only surviving son, Edward, inherited the Crown, becoming Edward VI.

Henry VIII

Edward VI

Lady Jane Grey

Mary I, Tudor

Elizabeth I

His son, Edward became King after Henry died.

The answer is Edward VI.

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Edward VI, son of Henry VIII (8th)

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