# Prince Charles Edward Stuart — Waverley character guide

> Prince Charles Edward Stuart in Waverley by Walter Scott.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Charles Edward, Prince Charles, the Prince, Charles Stuart

**First appearance:** 0051-part-ii-xvii-the-eve-of-battle

## Snapshot

The young Chevalier whose landing with seven attendants has raised the Highlands, and who now confides his military situation to his newest adherent.

## Who they are

Charles Edward appears at the height of his early success, having driven Cope's forces north and entered Edinburgh, and he treats Waverley as a valuable political acquisition. He is eager to display confidence in his new adherent, explaining the council-of-war debates over whether to advance or retreat. His charm and openness are real, but so is the precariousness of his position, and his need for men like Waverley exposes how much of the rising depends on the conversion of romantic young gentlemen.

## In the story

### [Editor's Introduction to Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/editor-s-introduction-to-waverley)

Mentioned in the gallant hour of Holyrood.

### [IX: A Nocturnal Adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-a-nocturnal-adventure)

Mentioned as the prince in whose service Lieutenant-Colonel Donald Stewart commands the garrison at Castle Doune.

### [An Old and a New Acquaintance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-an-old-and-a-new-acquaintance)

Receives Waverley at Holyrood, offers him a choice, and later commissions him as a volunteer.

### [The Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-the-ball)

Notices Edward's distress, speaks with him privately, and advises him to control his feelings.

### [XV: The March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-the-march)

Has already left for the King's Park; his standard with the motto 'Tandem Triumphans' is displayed at the front of the army.

### [Rather Unimportant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-rather-unimportant)

Receives Waverley with favor; entrusts Colonel Talbot to Edward's charge; holds court at Pinkie House.

### [Fergus a Suitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiv-fergus-a-suitor)

Denies Fergus's requests for the earldom and reveals Rose's engagement, causing Fergus's fury.

### [Exertion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvii-exertion)

Grants Talbot's release personally, showing kindness and political calculation.

### [XXVIII: The March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxviii-the-march)

Leads the march into England; later attempts to mediate the quarrel between Edward and Fergus.

### [The Confusion of King Agramant’s Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxix-the-confusion-of-king-agramant-s-camp)

Acts as umpire between Waverley and Fergus; reveals the misunderstanding about Rose Bradwardine and restores order.

### [XXXVI: More Explanation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxvi-more-explanation)

Intended Waverley for Rose, not Flora; rejected Fergus's suit and remained neutral in the rivalry.

### [A Postscript Which Should Have Been a Preface](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xliii-a-postcript-which-should-have-been-a-preface)

His escape after Culloden is cited as the most striking example of hair-breadth escapes.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/endnotes)

Discussed in endnotes regarding his conduct at Culloden, his character, and his amiable disposition as recorded by James Maxwell of Kirkconnell.

## Links

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