What were Elizabeth and Mary said to be so that they could not inherit the throne for Edward VI?

Elizabeth and Mary were declared illegitimate due to the annulment of their mother's marriage to Henry VIII, which led to their exclusion from the line of succession for the throne. Their status as illegitimate children meant they were not considered legitimate heirs despite being daughters of the king. Edward VI, being the male heir, was prioritized in the succession, further sidelining Elizabeth and Mary. This situation contributed to the political complexities surrounding the English monarchy during that period.