Growing Disagreements between Warwick and the King

There were growing disagreement between Warwick and the King because:

• There was a choice to ally with France, which was a way of blocking a possible ally for the exiled Lancastrians, or Burgandy which was an advantage because there would be trade and a counter balance against France and Scotland. 
• However, Edward chose Burgandy, which annoyed Warwick who favoured a French alliance, therefore he felt humiliated.
• Also, Edward IV sanctioned the marriage of his sister Margaret, to Charles the Bold in 1468. 
  • This would sement the alliance together. 
• At the same time, Edward prepared for war against France, beccause international quarrels are put aside, to unite the Lancastrians and Yorkists. 

Warwick's Responds:

• After hearing the news of Edward's marriage with Elizabeth Woodville, Warwick sulked and withdrew from court. 

Edward's Response to Warwick's actions:

• Edward IV went out of his way to reward his erstwhite ally. 
• Warwick was granted the wardship of Francis Lord Lovell.
• The king installed his younger brother, Richard, in Warwick's household at Middleham in Yorkshire. 

Warwick's Rebellion:

• Warwick encouraged a rising in yorkshire, which was led by his steward, Sir John Coyers. 
• Edward's forces were overwhelmed at Edgecote and the King was captured at olney by Warwick's brother George Neville. 
• Edward was now a helpless captive. 
• Warwick persuaded Edward's brother George, Duke of Clarence, to join the plot and marry Isobel Neville (Warwick's elder daughter).

Warwick the Kingmaker:

• Warwick was the mightest of over mighty subjects, a description by A.J Pollard. 
• Warwick put Edward IV on the throne in 1461.
• He played a pivotal role in deposing Edward in 1469 and restoring the hapless Henry VI in 1470. 
• Warwick was certainly more mightier than Richard Duke of York, but he too fell from power.