Charles II's Escape after Worcester

Charles II abandons the defeated Royalist army and escapes north from Worcester with a small group of companions.

Villiers escapes from Worcester with Charles II after Parliamentarian forces overwhelm the Royalist army.

Wilmot escapes the Royalist defeat at Worcester and remains among the small group assisting Charles II's flight.

Stanley helps guide Charles II away from Worcester toward the Royalist refuges around Boscobel after the battle.

Charles II reaches White Ladies after riding through the night and disguises himself as a countryman to avoid Parliamentarian search parties.

Careless joins Charles II in the Royal Oak and helps conceal the fugitive king from Parliamentarian search parties.

Charles II hides with William Careless in an oak near Boscobel while Parliamentarian soldiers search the surrounding area.

Charles II remains concealed at Moseley Old Hall before moving to Bentley Hall and continuing his escape under disguise.

Whitgreave shelters Charles II at Moseley Old Hall while Parliamentarian soldiers continue searching for the defeated Royalist leader.

Stanley is captured near Nantwich after separating from Charles II during the flight from Worcester.

Lane provides Charles II with cover as her servant, enabling the fugitive king to continue his journey toward Bristol.

Charles II takes refuge at Trent Manor during the prolonged search for a vessel that can carry him safely to France.