Henry was born in 1380, the longed for son of his father, King Edward III. Sadly, his father died shortly before he was born. Through his 20 year reign as King, Edward has had little control of the government. Rather, his mother, Queen Roslyn remarried to Erik, Duke of Lancaster. Lancaster has a claim to the throne, going back several generations. Dowager Queen Roslyn became Protector of her son, ruling in his name. However, she was suddenly struck down by sickness and died. Her husband, Lancaster, named himself Lord Protector, claiming all power until the king, his step son was "of age" to rule on his own. Now that the King has reached his 20th birthday, many feel it is time for him to take his rightful place at the head of the council table. Lancaster doesn't agree. Many nobles are starting to mummer in anger that Lancaster is attempting to take the throne for himself.
At age 15, Henry married Lady Annette, niece of Lord Protector Lancaster. She was chosen by Lancaster from a branch of his family that supported his control of the government. She has bore the King two healthy children, including a son and heir.
However, now that Henry is 20 years old, he is currently weighing some information provided by various loyal nobles that Lancaster intends to crown himself. He is secretly talking with some of them and loyal family members to regain control of his government.
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