# Earl of Westmoreland — Henry IV, Part I character guide

> Earl of Westmoreland in Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King The Earl of Westmoreland

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

A loyalist nobleman and military commander for King Henry.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Reports the news from Wales and the north, and suggests Worcester is behind Hotspur's defiance.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-ii)

Sent ahead with Prince John to meet the rebel forces.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-ii)

Westmoreland accompanies Prince Hal and expresses concern that Falstaff's soldiers are too poor and beggarly, and that they are running late for the king's encampment.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-v-scene-i)

Present in the King's camp.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-v-scene-iv)

Leads Prince Hal toward his tent at the King's command, then joins Lancaster in battle.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_i_se/chapters/act-v-scene-v)

Ordered to accompany Prince John northward to confront Northumberland and Scroop.

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