Several famous monarchs were "spares" who were never intended to rule: George VI eBook : Judd, Denis: Kindle Store - Amazon.com
The phrase "Not born to be King" typically refers to individuals who ascended to a throne unexpectedly, often due to abdications, the deaths of elder siblings, or political upheaval. Most prominently, it is the subtitle or central theme of several biographies of , who took the throne after his brother's abdication. Historical Figures "Not Born to be King" Not born to be King