Duke of Norfolk’s Five Cannons (Lambeth Palace Columned Hall)

Military asset boasted about by the Duke of Norfolk in Episode 3, representing his political ambitions and readiness to suppress the northern rebellion. Distinct from other Lambeth Palace props like furniture or dining chairs.

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Purpose

Equip royal army to suppress northern rebellion

Significance

Represent Norfolk's military prowess and pride, which the King deliberately undermines by favoring Brandon, igniting a personal vendetta against Cromwell that escalates court tensions

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S2E3 · The Mirror and the Light Episode 3

Norfolk’s Humiliation and the Birth of a Court Enemy

Norfolk’s five cannons, though physically absent from the scene, are a potent symbol of his military power and pride. He boasts of their readiness to crush the northern rebellion, framing them as an extension of his authority. Cromwell’s demotion order strips Norfolk of this military glory, rendering the cannons irrelevant to the rebellion and reducing Norfolk to a figure of ridicule. Their absence in the hall underscores the hollow nature of his claims, turning a symbol of strength into an emblem of his sidelined ambition.

Before: Positioned and ready for deployment under Norfolk’s command, symbolizing his military prestige and readiness to lead the royal forces.

After: Rendered obsolete by the King’s order, now confined to Norfolk’s estate as a relic of his lost authority.

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