Henry VIII died on 28 January 1547 and his son Edward, by his third wife Jane Seymour, succeeded to the throne. Edward was only ten years old and Edward Seymour, duke of Somerset, was appointed regent with the title of protector.
Henry VIII namatay sa 28 Enero 1547 at ang kanyang anak na lalaki Edward, sa pamamagitan ng kanyang ikatlong asawa Jane Seymour, Tagumpay ng trono. Edward lamang ay sampung taong gulang at Edward Seymour, duke ng Somerset, ay hihirangin pansamantalang puno sa pamagat ng tagapagtanggol.