Alan Steppe
Charles I of England, who reigned from 1625 to 1649, had several children with his wife, Henrietta Maria of France. Here are the notable children of Charles I:
King Charles II (1630-1685): He was the eldest son and became king after the monarchy was restored in 1660. Charles II ruled until his death in 1685.
King James II of England (and VII of Scotland) (1633-1701): James succeeded his brother Charles II to the throne in 1685 but was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (1631-1660): Mary was the eldest daughter of Charles I. She married William II, Prince of Orange, and was the mother of King William III of England.
Princess Elizabeth (1635-1650): She lived a short life, dying at the age of 14. She is often remembered for the letters she wrote to her father, Charles I, during his imprisonment.
Princess Henrietta Anne (1644–1670): Born just months before the outbreak of the English Civil War, she later married Philip I, Duke of Orléans.
Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester (1640–1660): Henry was a potential heir to the throne after his older brothers, but he died young, at the age of 20.
The Duke of York (b. 1633): He died within a month of his birth.
The lives of Charles I’s children were marked by the tumultuous events of their time, including the English Civil War, the execution of their father, the subsequent republic under Oliver Cromwell, and the eventual restoration of the monarchy.
