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What were Henry the II brothers and sisters called?

Henry II had three brothers and two sisters. Here are their names:

Brothers:

* Robert, Earl of Gloucester (illegitimate son of Henry I, half-brother of Henry II)

* William FitzEmpress (illegitimate son of Henry I, half-brother of Henry II)

* Geoffrey of Nantes (illegitimate son of Henry I, half-brother of Henry II)

Sisters:

* Matilda of England (daughter of Henry I, half-sister of Henry II)

* Mary of England (daughter of Henry I, half-sister of Henry II)

It's important to note that Henry II's half-siblings were all children of Henry I from different mothers. Henry II's mother was Matilda of Boulogne, and his father was Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou.

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