# Charles II — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > Charles II in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** King Charles II, Charles, Charles Stuart **First appearance:** 0010-7-parry ## Snapshot A crownless king haunting foreign courts, Charles Stuart must charm, borrow, and bargain his way back to a throne that may no longer want him. ## Who they are Charles II moves through The Vicomte de Bragelonne as a monarch without a kingdom, his Restoration hanging on French gold, English generals, and the patience of allies who weigh his friendship against their own advantage. His sister Henrietta is his closest instrument at the French court, and through her he reaches toward the political machinery of Versailles. His presence turns the novel's early diplomacy into a high-stakes gamble, where a single shift in allegiance could redraw the map of Europe. ## In the story ### [Parry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/7-parry) The unnamed young man is revealed to be Charles II, the exiled King of England, who is impoverished and staying at the Medici inn. ### [In Which the Unknown of the Hostelry of Les Medici Loses His Incognito](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/9-in-which-the-unknown-of-the-hostelry-of-les-medici-loses-his-incognito) Reveals his identity as the unknown man; seeks aid from Louis XIV to regain his throne. ### [The Arithmetic of M. de Mazarin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/10-the-arithmetic-of-m-de-mazarin) The exiled King of England, whose request for aid is the subject of the king's plea to Mazarin, though he does not appear in person. ### [Mazarin's Policy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/11-mazarin-s-policy) The exiled king hopes for French aid, but is disappointed and leaves to seek a miracle from God. ### [In Which the King and the Lieutenant Each Give Proofs of Memory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/14-in-which-the-king-and-the-lieutenant-each-give-proofs-of-memory) Mentioned as the king of England whom d'Artagnan once helped and who was recently driven away by the minister. ### [The Proscribed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/15-the-proscribed) Leaves Blois in deep despair after failing to secure French support, riding toward Paris with his servant Parry, feeling the weight of exile and hopelessness. ### [Remember!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/16-remember) Despairing king who learns of the hidden fortune and is moved by Athos's account. ### [Of the Society Which Was Formed in the Rue des Lombards, at the Sign of the Pilon d’Or, to Carry Out the Idea of M. d’Artagnan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/20-of-the-society-which-was-formed-in-the-rue-des-lombards-at-the-sign-of-the-pilon-d-or-to-carry-out-the-idea-of-m-d-artagnan) The exiled king of England, whom d'Artagnan plans to restore to the throne. ### [D’Artagnan Travels for the House of Planchet and Company](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/22-d-artagnan-travels-for-the-house-of-planchet-and-company) Observed by D'Artagnan in exile at Scheveningen, walking alone on the beach. ### [In Which the Author, Very Unwillingly, Is Forced to Write a Little History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/23-in-which-the-author-very-unwillingly-is-forced-to-write-a-little-history) The fisherman reports seeing Charles II at Ostend, describing him as a tall, pale man with black hair. ### [Heart and Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/26-heart-and-mind) Referenced as the exiled king whose gold Athos offers and for whom he pleads. ### [Smuggling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/28-smuggling) The exiled king of England, residing in a humble house in Scheveningen, is astonished by D'Artagnan's feat. ### [In Which d’Artagnan Begins to Fear He Has Placed His Money and That of Planchet in the Sinking Fund](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/29-in-which-d-artagnan-begins-to-fear-he-has-placed-his-money-and-that-of-planchet-in-the-sinking-fund) Receives Monck, then releases him and arranges his return to England. ### [The Shares of Planchet and Company Rise Again to Par](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/30-the-shares-of-planchet-and-company-rise-again-to-par) Recipient of the letter Monck gives to Athos. ### [Monck Reveals Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/31-monck-reveals-himself) Expected by Monck to arrive from the Hague; Monck's letter to him sets the restoration in motion. ### [Athos and d’Artagnan Meet Once More at the Hostelry of the Corne du Cerf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/32-athos-and-d-artagnan-meet-once-more-at-the-hostelry-of-the-corne-du-cerf) Mentioned as the restored king who passes by on horseback, the subject of d'Artagnan's grievances. ### [The Audience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/33-the-audience) Generously rewards his benefactors, bestowing titles, money, and honors, while skillfully managing his court. ### [Of the Embarrassment of Riches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/34-of-the-embarrassment-of-riches) Grants d'Artagnan an audience, jokes about the Monck incident, and arranges for d'Artagnan to travel to France with Athos. ### [How d'Artagnan Drew, as a Fairy Would Have Done, a Country-Seat from a Deal Box](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/36-how-d-artagnan-drew-as-a-fairy-would-have-done-a-country-seat-from-a-deal-box) Mentioned as the king who conciliates Monck and might pardon actions against d'Artagnan. ### [How d’Artagnan Regulated the “Assets” of the Company Before He Established Its “Liabilities”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/37-how-d-artagnan-regulated-the-assets-of-the-company-before-he-established-its-liabilities) Mentioned as a friend of d'Artagnan and the king who provided a yacht for the journey to France. ### [An Affair of State](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/40-an-affair-of-state) The restored king of England, whose letter proposes a marriage alliance with the French royal family. ### [The First Day of the Royalty of Louis XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/50-the-first-day-of-the-royalty-of-louis-xiv) Sends a letter to Louis XIV informing him of Princess Henrietta's impending journey and warning about the secret fortification of Belle-Île-en-Mer. ### [D’Artagnan’s Lesson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/52-d-artagnan-s-lesson) Praised by D'Artagnan as a king who amuses himself and appreciates useful men. ### [Hampton Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/177-hampton-court) King of England, holding court at Hampton Court; he detains Raoul by questioning his departure, preventing him from returning to France. ### [The Courier from Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/178-the-courier-from-madame) King Charles II receives a letter from Madame Henrietta and decides to send Raoul back to France, showing his diplomatic deference to his sister's urgent request. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/charles_ii - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters