Charles Brandon was the closest friend and loyal ally of King Charles Brandon was the closest friend and loyal ally of King Henry VIII Commander of the Royal Army (formerly) Duke of Suffolk; handsome and intelligent, 30-40 years old, medieval times, loyal to the king and England, loyal to his lover and children, loving, caring “as long as Charles Brandon served me, he never betrayed a friend, nor ever took unfair advantage of an enemy... which is more than I can say for anyone else at my court”