# Lord Protector — The Prince and the Pauper character guide

> Lord Protector in The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Lord Protector

**First appearance:** 0017-xiv-le-roi-est-mort-vive-le-roi

## Who they are

The regent who manages affairs during the young king's absence.

## Relationships

### [Tom Canty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/characters/tom_canty)

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The Lord Protector is a powerful regent who tries to control and manipulate the boy pretending to be king.

## In the story

### [Coronation Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prince_and_the_pauper_se/chapters/xxxii-coronation-day)

Initially skeptical, he questions Edward and later orders Tom's arrest, but is rebuked by the new king.

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