When Konstantinos X ascended the throne he was followed to the palace by his daughters and three sons, Michael (VII), Andronikos and another, who died soon after his accession. Before a year of his reign had passed Konstantios was born, and as porphyrogennetos was immediately given the title of emperor. Shortly after Konstantinos adorned Michael (VII) too with the imperial diadem, testing him as he was about to take the throne to see if he was fit to be emperor by asking about the separation of political principles. Michael gave his question a valid answer. Konstantinos took this as an omen that he was destined to be a distinguished emperor, and at once completed the ceremony of enthronement. Andronikos was crowned soon after