The study of Henry VIII and the Reformation in England continues to fascinate scholars and historians. Hollywood has also recently paid attention to the production of “The Other Boleyn Girl,” a major film depicting the lives of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Obviously Hollywood is not a suitable source for an academic analysis of such a historical event, but the existence of this film highlights the interest that modern society has on the subject. This article will examine the personal, political and theological aspects of Henry VIII and the beginning of the English Reformation, and will also explore the importance of Henry VIII as a major figure in the Reformation. Prince Henry VIII and the Development of His Character Born on 28 June 1491 at Greenwich Palace, Henry VIII was the second son and third son of King Henry VII by Elizabeth of York. His brothers were Arthur (the Crown Prince) and Edmund, Duke of Somerset. Her father also had several daughters. Only Henry VIII and his sisters Margaret and Mary survived. Margaret later became Queen of Scots, while Mary became Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk. Henry VII was a “calculating and austere man who preferred to resolve conflicts through financial solutions”. According to Miles F. Shore, the education of royal children had a number of special features. Surrounded by adults whose livelihood and chances of gaining lucrative gifts lay in ingratiating themselves with the king, royal children were subjected to a combination of extravagant adulation and brutal discipline that provided excellent preparation for the crown, as it fostered the grandiose sense of uniqueness that would become the psychological concomitant of royal status. Henry V...... in the center of the sheet...... separates from Roman Catholicism in favor of his own church. Among these were the broader reform movements in Europe and the consolidation of the king's power and divine right under the English crown. However, one of Henry VIII's main concerns was the need and desire for a male heir. Henry VIII had many character flaws and shortcomings. Through these movements and the shortcomings of Henry VIII the English Reformation was born. Through his marriages and queens, he sought to consolidate the Tudor line on the throne. Ultimately, Henry VIII achieved his goals. His separation from the Roman Catholic Church allowed for his multiple marriages, which ultimately led to the child he desired. Meanwhile, his reform movement allowed for the creation of a new church. For England, Henry VIII was the representative of Christ, the head of the Church of England, the supreme monarch, the king.