War of the Succession

After the death of Gustav, Prince of Scandinavia in 2254, King George had no heirs. Therefore, inheritance of the throne passed to Henry, 2nd Viscount Hartford, the King's second cousin once removed. It was revealed however, that Henry had poisoned Gustav in order to advance his place in the line of succession to the throne. Henry was the only remaining member of the House of Gothenburg, due to a rare genetic disorder (Fredrickson's Syndrome) that reduces the fertility of males.