English Kings

[Shirleyx]

Which future king was crowned while his father was still alive and which future king tried on the crown while his father was still alive ? Thanks in advance

[Marshwarble]

Are most Princes of Wales crowned?

[dinki]

Edward III was crowned king while his father Edward II was still alive.

[sandyRoe]

Did Henry V try on the crown while his father lay on his death bed?

[Ouzel]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_the_Young_King

[jourdain2]

Henry Vth (to be) tried on the crown whilst his father lay on his death-bed. Great scene about it in Shakespeare's Henry IV part 2, cant remember the act, (it was towards the end) but Henry IV woke and there was an interesting exchange of words.