The King and the King's Relationships at Court

By 15 87, he had attained full control of the reigns of state. But there can be little doubt that these events and the challenge to his authority affected his thinking. It was not long before james reasserted himself and gained his revenge. And esmy, stuart, was forced to leave the realm, at which point james wrote him a poem called the phoenix. He absolutely believed that their role was central to the success of the kingdom,. Was determined to preserve their status and authority. As a universal king, impartial to them all.