Miles Hendon — The Prince and the Pauper Character Profile

About Miles Hendon

A skilled swordsman who rescues the disguised Prince Edward from the palace. Though falsely accused and pushed off a roof, he survives, helps Edward return to London for the coronation, fights off the guards, and is ultimately restored to his honor as a Knight.

Character Facts

Played by

Oliver Reed

Appears in

The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Miles Hendon — Alliance Protector — Prince Edward / Tom Canty (Mark Lester)

  Loyal swordsman who shields the disguised prince from immediate danger.

• Miles Hendon — Conflict Rival — John Canty (Ernest Borgnine)

  Violent clash between the pauper's father and the prince's protector.

• Miles Hendon — Romantic Former Sweetheart — Lady Edith (Raquel Welch)

  Former romantic partners separated by familial betrayal and land seizure.

• Miles Hendon — Family Brother — Hugh Hendon (David Hemmings)

  Siblings locked in a bitter dispute over land, honor, and romance.

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More characters from The Prince and the Pauper

• Prince Edward / Tom Canty (Mark Lester)
• Henry VIII (Charlton Heston)
• The Ruffler (George C. Scott)
• John Canty (Ernest Borgnine)
• Hugh Hendon (David Hemmings)
• The Duke of Norfolk (Rex Harrison)
• Hertford (Harry Andrews)
• Lady Edith (Raquel Welch)
• . St.John (Julian Orchard)
• Mother Canty (Sybil Danning)
• Jester (Graham Stark)
• Princess Elizabeth (Lalla Ward)