# Thomas of Clarence — Henry IV, Part II character guide

> Thomas of Clarence in Henry IV, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Clarence, Thomas, the Princes Thomas of Clarence

**First appearance:** 0018-act-iv-scene-iv

## Who they are

King Henry's third son, who reports on the rebellion.

## In the story

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

Advised by his father to maintain a close relationship with Prince Hal and to observe his temper carefully.

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

Present at the king's bedside, notes the king's changed appearance.

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

Clarence enters with the other princes and remarks that the Chief Justice must now speak fair to Falstaff.

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