Actually, an illegitimate son could be legitimized and made heir back then.

…s still married to that pesky Catherine of Aragon who wouldn’t leave when she was no longer wanted. Any progeny of Mary would be about as useless as a crouton dropped on the floor in the local diner, but apparently Henry desired biological merit badges as proof of his ability to create manly sperm …
Flash Backward — #6: Forgotten Popcorn and Royal Trysting
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Brian Lageose
Author, D. Denise Dianaty
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Sep 28, 2022
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Actually, an illegitimate son could be legitimized and made heir back then. In fact, William the Conqueror was "The Bastard King" of England.
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