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Feb 18, 2025
What is the King’s Ward?
Hi, I was watching the TV series Merlin and noticed that the King referred to Morgana as "The King's Ward." Could you clarify what this title signifies? Does it imply that Morgana is a concubine or mistress of the King, or does it simply indicate that she is a member of the King's inner circle? Thank you, Kurious.
9 Answers
Dec 26, 2024
The King's ward is a minor who is being brought up under the King's protection. In Britain children whose parents are dead, in prison or otherwise incapable may be deemed wards of court - in other words, they'll be put into foster care until they reach majority age.
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/define/Ward%20of%20Court
It means she is dependent upon him to make decisions for her.
A Ward of the King (or the State, or any other person of power) is someone who has no rights for themselves...usually a child or a woman, who needs political/legal protection.
Remember that in the Middle Ages, women couldn't own property in their own right...if she has no father, no husband, and no brother, then she bacame a "ward of the king".
In modern times, if a child is left with no parents or relatives, he/she becomes a "ward of the state"...or an orphan. Sometimes a child is named as a ward of the state when taken into protective custody and placed in foster care.
It's not a position.
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What is the King's Ward?
Hi, I was watching Merlin, a TV series, and I noticed the King addressed Morgana as "The King's Ward". What position is this and does this mean Morgana is a concubine/mistress of the King or just someone who is in the king's inner circle?
Thanks,
Kurious
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the ward is someone the king takes care of. like an orphan or someone needing a sponsor
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