You Wouldn’t Want to Be Henry VIII’s Toilet Man

Your job is helping King Henry VIII go to the toilet. Your reward? Wealth, royal secrets, and the terrifying privilege of working for a king who had your predecessor beheaded. Step into Tudor England as the Groom of the Stool—a royal servant whose access to the king’s most private moments brings extraordinary influence and danger. Follow your life from an overlooked second son to the king’s trusted toilet attendant, through palace politics, six wives, fallen advisors, and one final task: telling Henry VIII he’s dying. Dark humour, strange history, and a promotion you might wish you’d refused. What’s the worst job you’ve ever had—and would you take this one if it made you rich? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to The Life You Dodged to step into another life you’re glad you didn’t live. This story uses a fictional composite character inspired by Henry VIII’s real royal servants. Personal dialogue and experiences are dramatized. #HenryVIII #TudorHistory #GroomOfTheStool