# Prince Rupert — When Charles the First Was King character guide

> Prince Rupert in When Charles the First Was King by J. S. Fletcher.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Prince Rupert, Rupert

**First appearance:** 0024-xxv-of-the-great-fight-at-marston-moor

## Who they are

The dashing Royalist cavalry commander, nephew of King Charles I.

## In the story

### [Of the Great Fight at Marston Moor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxv-of-the-great-fight-at-marston-moor)

Leads the Royalist right wing, decides to fight despite Lord Newcastle's caution, and encourages Will to join the battle.

### [Of the Progress of the Fight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxvi-of-the-progress-of-the-fight)

Leads the cavalry charge; described as reckless and brave; unable to stop the Ironsides' advance.

### [Of My Meeting with General Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_charles_the_first_was_king_se/chapters/xxvii-of-my-meeting-with-general-cromwell)

Mentioned as having marched north; criticized for not taking Newcastle's advice.

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