# Earl Surrey — Henry VIII character guide

> Earl Surrey in Henry VIII by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Earl Surrey, Surrey Aside, Surrey

**First appearance:** 0014-act-iii-scene-ii

## Who they are

Buckingham's son-in-law who later helps bring down Wolsey.

## In the story

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

Accuses Wolsey of treason and ambition; lists articles of Wolsey's misdeeds; seeks justice for Buckingham.

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

Bears the rod of silver with the dove in the coronation procession.

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

Sits on the council and confirms the ring is not counterfeit.

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