Yes. Both Mary and Elizabeth succeeded to the throne. Edward succeeded first, and for nine days after he passed away, Lady Jane Grey ruled. Mary quickly threw her down and took the throne and after she passed away, Elizabeth took the throne and became arguably one of the best rulers of England.
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Henry VIII let the counsellers rule the country when he was a young king.
King Henry VIII reigned from 21 April 1509 – 28 January 1547.
How leaders where chosen in ancient Egypt is that they would make the last king's first son, or sometimes first daughter rule over Egypt. Then when they died there first son or daughter would be the leader.
In 1166 he was ousted as King of Leinster. In an effort to regain his throne he sought assistance from King Henry II of England. Troops were sent and he regained his throne. Dermot's daughter Aoife then married a nobleman Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow. When Dermot died Strongbow took over. King Henry II sent troops again in an effort to keep Strongbow under control. It was through Dermot McMurrough's actions that England first began to rule Ireland.
Richard I, also known as Richard the Lion Hearted. He however was mostly absent during his entire reign, being on crusade and warring in France. England was effectively under the rule of his brother John.