Gaunt’s enormous experience, great wealth and high ambition aroused the jealousy of Richard and his friends. Any slight had to be avenged whilst the king’s person sought constant praise, respect and even worship. As with so much about Richard, the reality of his leadership failed to rise to the majesty of its appearance. The son of England’s greatest warrior lord, the Black Prince, and a renowned European beauty, Joan of Kent, Richard was born in Bordeaux, 1367. Educated in a European style for the first four years of his life, Richard would bring a new sense of class and civility to the English throne. Those named Richard tend to be determined and resilient, facing challenges head-on with a sense of bravery and confidence.

• He built up the power of a new courtier nobility such as John Holand, his half-brother and Earl of Huntingdon, the new chamberlain and rival to the Courtenay, Earls of Devon.
• The Scots, unable to match this force, retreated and refused to be drawn into battle, leaving Richard to burn the border abbeys and depart without gain.

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• A 28 year truce with France in 1396, sealed with Richard’s betrothal to a French princess left Richard free to look westwards again.

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• Indeed, the king felt so secure that he went marching off to Ireland for the second time, taking his best and most loyal men with him.

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• Parliament demanded further reforms and refused to pay off the government’s debts while the French raised 30,000 men only to find that they too could not afford to actually invade England.

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• Richard is also jealous of the influence Queen Elizabeth has over her husband, King Edward IV.

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• Richard uses this to criticise Queen Elizabeth and her family and to encourage conflict in the royal court.
• Elizabeth has used her influence to make sure her family have high-ranking positions.

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• The king resigned under pressure on 29 September 1399, bringing his 22 year reign to an end.

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Richard II had succeeded in undermining their authority and encroaching on their estates. Richard Fitzalan, the 4th Earl of Arundel, was leader of another powerful family, second only to Gaunt in wealth. Thomas Mowbray, Earl of Nottingham, led a great northern powerhouse and shared the personal rivalry with de Vere. Henry Bolingbroke, Earl of Derby was the son of Gaunt; the same age as Richard II, the two would become bitter foes. The king’s authority had been fatally undermined as the narrow power base of his administration had nothing to fall back on.

Patronage, Power and Peace, 1389-98

Facing humiliation on all sides Richard left London for one of his ‘gyrations’ around the Richard kingdom. During this period he sought advice from leading judges that publicly defined the royal prerogative. A portrayal of John of Gaunt  © Although only 14 in 1381, Richard II was a tall, handsome and rich king from a good family line. Parliament selected a regency council that excluded the king’s uncle and leading lord, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. At present it is still popular as a baby name for boys, though not to the extent it was before.
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• The son of England’s greatest warrior lord, the Black Prince, and a renowned European beauty, Joan of Kent, Richard was born in Bordeaux, 1367.
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• Again, Richard II is so self-absorbed that he fails to see that there are many currents and movements in society which exist outside his own world.

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The History of the Origin of the Name Richard

However, she underestimates Richard’s evil nature and is not able to save her two young sons. Branson has spoken out in support of a new trial for the American death row prisoner Toforest Johnson. On 18 July 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mandela announced the formation of a new group, The Elders. In August 2007, Branson announced on The Colbert Report that he had named a new aircraft Air Colbert.

A CURSE, A WARNING AND MORE DEATHS

Individuals bearing the name Richard are often known for their bravery, leadership skills, and strong sense of responsibility. In the United States, Richard is a common name and has been consistently popular for decades. The senior women of the court are united against Richard and, despite their lack of power, they openly challenge and insult him. Richard is also jealous of the influence Queen Elizabeth has over her husband, King Edward IV. Queen Elizabeth knows that Richard is her enemy, and she tries to protect her sons and family.