The King undoubtedly trusted Wolsey with his council and undertaking work in the name of the king, Wolsey maintained his close relationship with Henry for fifteen years. This would only have sustained if the king believed in his need for Wolsey’s advisement and ruling on matters, this was mainly due to Wolsey’s exceptional ability. The source of this very unique friendship seems to be due to Henry’s great respect of Wolsey’s abilities and the simple fact Henry was so young and naive when he came to the throne. They grew together, Henry relying on Wolsey more and more as the years progressed. Though, Henry was no fool and matured into a stubborn ruler blinded by his own power. A paramount example of this was to be the ‘Kings great matter’, the