tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post6021150552078807213..comments2024-03-12T09:13:36.135-05:00Comments on Tudor Q and A: Question form Laura - Henry VIII doubting Elizabeth's paternityLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630629272030282584noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-77318404746872449462009-07-13T12:58:22.406-05:002009-07-13T12:58:22.406-05:00Despite being labeled a "bastard" after ...Despite being labeled a "bastard" after her mother's execution, Elizabeth's paternity was never publicly questioned by her father. When Henry VIII decreed his wishes for the succession, it was Edward, his son, first, then his sister Mary, if Edward died without issue, and then finally, if Mary died without issue, the throne would pass to Elizabeth. Though this plan on the surface at the time made it extremely remote Elizabeth would become Queen, she was still named in the succession. This was something Henry would never have done had he doubted her paternity. He committed many atrocities for the sake of the Tudor succession, consequently, he would not have jeopardized it by naming someone else's child to the succession. <br />A fun tool you might like like to take advantage of is Google Books. There are literally thousands of books available online to read free of charge. On the searchbar on top of the Google homepage, click on the option that says "more". Then highlight "books" and type in what you are searching for. You will be delighted at some of the gems you will find.Elizabeth M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06330931223602544209noreply@blogger.com