![]() ![]() His wife tells the king about their marriage, and Edward is surprisingly happy about it. As is the nature of history, we have to assume that the power got into his teenage head and made him behave so, because there was no other explanation given as to this shift in the behavior of someone who is essentially a boy king. In the next few scenes, we see Edward have a sudden switch in personality. He questions why only Somerset is the guardian when both of them are his uncles. While Edward nods in agreement, at the time of the announcement of the ranks, Thomas Seymour, brother of Lord Somerset, expresses displeasure at this arrangement. He tells him to let him be the Lord Protector as well as his voice. It doesn’t help that Lord Somerset tells him to keep a strong head as he will be dealing with 16 advisors at the same time. Edward is initially hesitant and unsure of this new role thrust upon him. Lord Somerset, one of his advisors, comes to where Elizabeth is residing, for the purpose of escorting Edward to the castle, to begin his duties as the new king. He was married to Catherine Parr, who was childless at the time of his death. His death has left behind a country in turmoil and his three children, who barely know him. “Becoming Elizabeth” Episode 1 opens with the death of Henry VIII. ![]() ![]() How Does Edward I Establish Himself As The King? ![]()
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