White Ship Disaster
Gone Medieval
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The History of Henry III
It wasn't until 1278, I think Henry III first institutes the idea that his heir will succeed him immediately on his death. But before that, you get this kind of immediate vacuum of power where there is no king. Anyone can do whatever they like in this sort of no punishment. So there's a need to get a new king in as quickly as possible.
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