In this episode I’m covering the spares whose lines leapfrogged into the direct line due to the unexpected death of their elder sibling. I’ll be discussing Empress Matilda and King Stephen, Richard the Lionheart, Henry VIII, Charles I, George V, who became heirs on the deaths of William Aethling, Henry the Young King, Arthur Tudor Prince of Wales, Henry Frederick Prince of Wales, and Prince Albert Victor, respectively.  Click here to watch this episode on Youtube Links to other videos you may enjoy: Prince Arthur - https://youtube.com/live/dqXXpxdqslg?feature=share King Henry IX? - https://youtube.com/live/L0hWlVdkaFc Links mentioned: https://www.britishhistorytours.com/history-tours for The Anne Boleyn Tour 2025 (two dates available)  https://www.patreon.com/britishhistory for the British History Patreon with exclusive content, early access and opportunity to ask questions of historians, and take part in historical book club! for a free weekly history travel newsletter. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit philippab.substack.com/subscribe