Reasons why York was excluded

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  • Why was York EXCLUDED
    • York was Henry VI's BIGGEST THREAT as his CLOSEST RELATIVE
    • He was RESENTED
    • The King's CHIEF ADVISORS OPPOSED York
      • This included WILLIAM de la POLE (Duke of Suffolk) & EDMUND BEAUFORT (Duke of Somerset)
        • They were NOT PREPARED to SHARE their power
          • So they led a HOUSEHOLD COURT FACTION
    • Margaret of ANJOU did NOT TRUST York
      • This was because York was his BLOOD RELATIVE
        • Thus she kept him at arms length
    • He was TOO DEMANDING & ARROGANT
    • He PREFERRED CONFRONTATION & CHALLENGE over patience and cultivating friendships
    • He had LITTLE RESPECT for his INFERIORS & had LITTLE MILITARY SKILLS
    • He had FUED with SOMERSET

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