# Prince Henry — King John character guide

> Prince Henry in King John by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Prince Henry

**First appearance:** 0021-act-v-scene-vii

## Who they are

John's son, who becomes king after John's death.

## Relationships

### [King John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/characters/king_john)

_family_

Prince Henry is King John's young son and heir, with John showing paternal concern for his future.

### [King John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/characters/king_john)

_family_

Prince Henry is King John's young son and heir, with John showing paternal concern for his future.

### [King John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/characters/king_john)

_family_

Prince Henry is King John's young son and heir, with John showing paternal concern for his future.

## In the story

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/chapters/act-v-scene-vi)

Brought by the lords to the king, at whose request the king has pardoned them.

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/chapters/act-v-scene-vii)

Grieves for his father, observes the strangeness of death, and is later acknowledged as the heir to the throne.

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