Miles Hendon A 'diamond in the rough,' so to speak he is a good friend of young Edward Tudor, and he represents the best of Englishmen he thinks that the young prince is ill, and because he feels sorry for him, he becomes his protector as they wander throughout the English countryside. John Two lords of the realm in charge of overseeing the welfare of the Prince of Wales. At various times, they are kind or sarcastic to Tom Canty, who they believe to be the real prince. The Lady Jane Grey, The Lady Elizabeth, and the Lady Mary Half-sisters to Edward, Prince of Wales.

John Canty The unloving and harsh father of Tom Canty he keeps his son in tow solely so that young Tom can beg money for him.īet, Nan, and Mother Canty The sisters and mother of Tom Canty, who try to protect him from John Canty's brutality.įather Andrew The good, retired priest who teaches Tom how to read and write and also teaches him a bit of Latin, a talent which he later uses at court.

King Henry VIII The loving father of Edward, Prince of Wales he is anxious to see his son installed as the heir apparent before it is discovered that the prince is mad. Tom Canty The other main character of the novel as a pauper's son, he has been brought up in one of the most disreputable parts of London and has spent much time daydreaming about living the life of royalty. Having spent his entire life in the confines of the royal apartments, he has daydreamed about the freedom experienced by boys such as Tom Canty. Edward Tudor, Prince of Wales The main character, the prince referred to in the title of the novel.

The prince in the prince and the pauper