King Henry V

King Henry V was born at Monmouth Castle; however his birth was not recorded because he was not considered to be the heir to the throne. He was the oldest of six children and the son of Henry IV. As he grew up with the same circumstances as a noble, he was trained in matrial skills, horseback riding, and hunting. He was also educated in subjects that his parents valued such as music, literature and language (Latin, French, and English.) His father was exiled for 10 years after reporting treasonous comments made by the Duke of Norfolk, and Henry V was kept as a hostage (although he was never called that) in the royal court. King Richard II was childless and had always been fond of Henry V so he knighted him himself. On October 13th 1399 Henry's father returned from exile and took the throne from Richard. Two days later Henry V was named the heir to the throne.