Waltham was amongst a group of men appointed by the Wonderful Parliament of 1386 to reform government and to break the influence of Richard's inner circle of favourites There is some evidence that Waltham may initially have been sympathetic to the Appellant cause, but it is known that Waltham became a favourite and close friend of the king from about 1390.
Waltham was among a group of men chosen in 1386 to reform government and counter Richard's inner circle. There are indications that Waltham initially supported the Appellant cause, but it is known he became the king's favorite and close friend by about 1390.