# Prince Edward — Chivalry character guide

> Prince Edward in Chivalry by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** young Prince Edward of Caernarvon

**First appearance:** 0004-i-the-story-of-the-sestina

## Snapshot

The young Prince of Caernarvon, whose throne hangs on a queen's gamble while his father chases glory across the Channel.

## Who they are

Edward is heir to a kingdom stripped of its men-at-arms, with the Scots pouring south and his father, King Edward III, far away besieging France. His mother Philippa must choose between recalling her husband and holding England together, a decision made harder by her husband's notorious devotion to the Countess of Salisbury. The prince's fate gives the early chapters their stakes: whatever Philippa decides, it is his inheritance being wagered.

## In the story

### [The Story of the Sestina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se/chapters/i-the-story-of-the-sestina)

Alianora's son, imprisoned at Wallingford, whom she seeks to liberate.

### [The Story of the Tenson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se/chapters/ii-the-story-of-the-tenson)

The Prince, slow-witted but earnest, rides south to reclaim his wife Ellinor after learning of her planned escape with de Gâtinais. He reflects on his neglect and seeks atonement.

### [V: The Story of the Housewife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se/chapters/v-the-story-of-the-housewife)

Exiled heir to England, woos Philippa of Hainault for political and personal gain.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se/characters/prince_edward
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/chivalry_se/characters