What do we learn about Charles I from Sir Philip Warwicks description of the King

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What do we learn about Charles I from Sir Philip Warwick's description of the King

We can learn numerous things about Charles I from Sir Philips Warwick's description of the King as it provides information both on his character and his appearance.

Sir Philip Warwick shows that James was very aware of his royal status

"His deportment was very majestic"

He shows that Charles, unlike James, was very conscious of the correct and proper manner a monarch should conduct themselves,with great decorum. Furthermore, Warwick shows that Charles was careful to maintain his regal deportment and "majesty" as he "would be approached with respect and reverence", indicating Charles' need to be treated with great formality. Furthermore, Charles' to be treated with "reverence" suggests that he believes himself to have quasi godlike status as a result of his belief in his divine right to rule. Sir Philip Warwick presents Charles as having a great sense of superiority as he shows another royal etiquette Charles was insistent upon, (" he would discountenance any bold or forward address upon him" ),the fact that no-one was allowed to approach the King directly. It is likely that Charles'