The Divine Right of Kings

The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's right to rule is derived from divine authority.

The Divine Right of Kings implies that a monarch is not accountable to an earthly authority because their right to rule comes from divine authority.

According to the Divine Right of Kings, any attempt to depose, dethrone, or restrict a monarch's powers may constitute a sacrilegious act.

<p>The Divine Right of Kings is often expressed in the phrase 'by the Grace of God', attached to the titles of a reigning monarch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Henry VIII was the King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547. He is best known for his six marriages.</p> Signup and view all the answers