![]() The Earl of Westmoreland is a loyal and trusted ally of King Henry IV. At the battle of Shrewsbury, he fights valiantly. He is the opposite of his wild brother, and is quick to take on responsibility in the King's councils. Prince John of Lancaster is the younger son of Henry IV, and brother of Prince Hal. ![]() ![]() He becomes worthy of his status as heir to the throne. True to his word, he fulfils his duty at the battle of Shrewsbury, saving the King from being killed by Douglas, and then killing Hotspur. But during the course of the play, Prince Hal reforms his behavior, promising the King that he will do himself justice in the coming battle. He leads a wild, irresponsible life, hanging around with thieves and drunkards, including Sir John Falstaff, at the Boar's Head tavern in Eastcheap, London. Henry, Prince of Wales (also known as Hal), is the son of Henry IV and the heir to the throne. Henry IV's ambition is to take an army to the Holy Land to reclaim it from the infidels, but he cannot do this until he has established peace at home. He is also worried about his irresponsible son, Prince Hal. Henry IV is a ruthless, efficient leader, although the conflicts he is embroiled in have weighed him down with anxiety. He seized the throne from Richard II (in events recorded in Richard II), and his reign is marked by a series of civil wars.
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