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Why were some offspring of British monarchs given the surname "Fitzroy"?

Question #151455. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jul 23 2024.
Originally posted Jul 23 2024 8:12 PM.

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The name "Fitzroy" comes from the Norman term for "son of a king" and was often used by Kings to designate their bastard sons. Probably the most famous Fitzroy was Henry VIII's son Henry whose mother was of the mistress Elizabeth Blount. Henry was ever worried about succession and wanted everyone to know he had a son, even if he was born out of wedlock.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_bastard
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jul 23 2024.
Jul 23 2024, 8:14 PM
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