Henry was bound for greatness from the moment he came into this world. His father was Henry IV and mother, Mary de Bohun. Henry was born during the time that Richard the II was king. Before becoming king, his father Henry IV had been living in exile. During that time of exile, it is believed that Richard the II, took Henry the V, under his wing. Richard treated him Henry with kindness and granted him knighthood. His uncle, Henry Beaufort, provided him with training and education that he needed (Ross, CD). In 1399, Henry IV returned from exile, usurped the throne from Richard the II and was proclaimed the new ruler of the British. Young Henry was dubbed Prince of Wales, Earl of Chester and Duke of Cornwall (Ross, CD). As royalty, the eyes of