Tom Canty
A poor boy who dreams of royalty. He gets swapped into the palace, stays kind, and shows how decency can survive power.
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Prince Edward
The heir to the throne. Forced into poverty, he learns how the law treats the poor and becomes a merciful king.
Miles Hendon
A returning soldier who protects Edward. He suffers his own injustice, stays loyal, and is rewarded at the end.
John Canty
Tom's violent father. He claims Edward as his son and drags him through the slums, which drives Edward's lessons about cruelty.
Henry VIII
The dying king. His illness and order to humor the prince keep Tom in the palace and let the deception last.
Hugh Hendon
Miles's greedy brother. He steals Miles's inheritance and has him jailed, which shows that nobles can be corrupt too.
Hugo
A young thief in the beggar gang. He pressures Edward and helps show how poverty pushes people toward crime.
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