On 21 May 1648 the county of Kent rose in revolt against Parliament.

As part of this set he took an active part in the army plot of 1641 against Parliament.

King Charles I then called all of his nobles and armies to arms against Parliament.

This was a symbolic declaration of war against Parliament.

He supported his regiment in their grievances against Parliament in 1647.

In making war against Parliament, the king had caused the deaths of thousands.

Took the side of the army against Parliament.

After sending his wife to safety abroad, he travelled north to raise an army against Parliament.

The Council, though, has already demonstrated that it is acting against Parliament.

There was no tradition guarding judicial independence against Parliament.