# Lady Bona — Henry VI, Part III character guide

> Lady Bona in Henry VI, Part III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bona, the Lady Bona

**First appearance:** 0016-act-iii-scene-iii

## Who they are

Sister of the French queen, briefly betrothed to Edward IV.

## Relationships

### [King Henry VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/characters/king_henry_vi)

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Lady Bona is a French princess briefly considered as a bride for Edward IV, but Henry is only tangentially involved in the diplomatic negotiations.

### [King Henry VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/characters/king_henry_vi)

_social_

Lady Bona is a French princess briefly considered as a bride for Edward IV, but Henry is only tangentially involved in the diplomatic negotiations.

## In the story

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-iii)

Feels scorned by Edward's marriage and joins the coalition seeking revenge.

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