Background
Henry was born in Windsor Castle during the reign of his paternal grandfather, Henry III of England.
Henry was born in Windsor Castle during the reign of his paternal grandfather, Henry III of England.
On 3 August 1271, Henry’s older brother John died in the custody of their paternal granduncle Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall. His death left Henry the eldest surviving child of Edward and second-in-line to the throne of England. Henry III died on 16 November 1272.
Edward became King of England and Henry his heir apparent.
In 1273, Henry was betrothed to Joan I of Navarre. He died of natural causes and was buried at Westminster Abbey.