# Prince Ch'un — With the Empress Dowager of China character guide

> Prince Ch'un in With the Empress Dowager of China by Katharine A. Carl.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Prince

**First appearance:** 0005-iii-the-palace-of-the-emperor-s-father-prince-ch-un-the-seventh-prince

## Who they are

The Emperor's father, a prince of the seventh rank, whose palace is described in the book.

## Relationships

### [Empress Dowager Tze-Hsi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/empress_dowager_tze_hsi)

_family_

Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, with Prince Ch'un being a loyal supporter and frequent advisor to the Empress Dowager.

### [Lady Yu-Keng](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/lady_yu_keng)

_professional_

They interact as court officials, with Lady Yu-Keng often relaying messages and coordinating with Prince Ch'un on imperial matters.

### [Emperor Kwang-Hsu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/emperor_kwang_hsu)

_family_

Prince Ch'un is the Emperor's uncle, but their relationship is strained due to Prince Ch'un's loyalty to the Empress Dowager.

### [Whar-Mou-Lahn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/whar_mou_lahn)

_family_

Prince Ch'un is a senior relative of Whar-Mou-Lahn, and he treats her with paternal concern and guidance.

### [Grand Secretary Yung Lu](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/grand_secretary_yung_lu)

_professional_

Yung Lu and Prince Ch'un are senior officials who collaborate on state affairs, with mutual respect and shared loyalty to the throne.

### [Mrs. Conger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/mrs_conger)

_social_

Mrs. Conger and Prince Ch'un meet at diplomatic functions, exchanging formal pleasantries and courtesies.

### [Wang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/wang)

_professional_

Prince Ch'un gives orders to Wang, a eunuch, and their interactions are those of a master and servant within the palace.

## In the story

### [With the Empress Dowager of China](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/with-the-empress-dowager-of-china)

The father of the Emperor, who is mentioned in the context of his son's birthday and his position within the imperial family.

### [III: The Palace of the Emperor’s Father (Prince Ch’un, the Seventh Prince)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/iii-the-palace-of-the-emperor-s-father-prince-ch-un-the-seventh-prince)

The Seventh Prince, father of the Emperor, whose palace this was; known for his poem and love of animals.

### [VI: Continuation of the Portrait—Her Majesty’s Dogs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/vi-continuation-of-the-portrait-her-majesty-s-dogs)

Part of the court, but not directly mentioned in this chapter.

### [IX: The Emperor’s Birthday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/ix-the-emperor-s-birthday)

Not mentioned in this chapter.

### [XXI: A European Circus at the Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/xxi-a-european-circus-at-the-palace)

Mentioned as one of the Princes present at the circus.

### [XXVI: Some Social Customs—Manchu and Chinese](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/xxvi-some-social-customs-manchu-and-chinese)

His wife is a stepdaughter of Yung Lu's widow, and their son might be the next heir to the Throne.

### [XXXII: The Chinese New Year—Official Audience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/xxxii-the-chinese-new-year-official-audience)

Mentioned as part of the court, though not directly involved in the chapter's events.

### [XXXIV: Finishing and Sending Off the Portrait](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/chapters/xxxiv-finishing-and-sending-off-the-portrait)

Not explicitly mentioned in this chapter, but part of the court.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se/characters/prince_chun
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_the_empress_dowager_of_china_se
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