Wilbert Cunningham (V)

Wilbert Cunningham, official title being Lord Wilbert Cunningham, Lord of Clanton Gardens, and Acting Chief of The Eastern Lands, is a main character featured in the Royalty and Jewels Series, serving as one of seven main character perspectives in Kings and Queens. Wilbert is the youngest son to Lord Atticus and Gwyneth Cunningham, and the younger brother to Isolde and Dean. During Kings and Queens, Wilbert marries Esmeralda, of the House of Messer, so that he can keep Clanton Gardens. When his father is replaced by his father-in-law, as the advisory to the King, Wilbert encourages other families to pledge themselves to the Cunningham Clan. During his final chapter, after King Maurice's death, Wilbert is ordered to go back to Woesien to assist his sister in keeping the throne.

In his wife's final chapter, Esmeralda gives birth to their twin son and daughter, Atticus and Arabella.

Background
Wilbert Cunningham is the third born child and second son to Lord Atticus and Lady Gwyneth Cunningham, and the younger brother to Queen Isolde and Ser Dean Cunningham. As the second son, Wilbert was expected to inherit nothing when his father died, so was prepared to join the Brotherhood. But, on his brother's sixteenth birthday, Dean joined the Sigel's Army, serving under King Mondrew, the Fourth of His Name. Because of this, Wilbert became Lord Atticus' heir.

After his brother became a Knight, Wilbert began training with his uncle Phillip, learning swordplay. According to Lord Helix Messer, Wilbert went to Byde on his eighteenth name day. During his visit, his future wife, Lady Esmeralda, was only three, meaning there is a fifteen year difference between them.

During his older years, Wilbert became an extraordinary fighter and dueller, coming third in the tourney that King Maurice held for his sister's thirtieth nameday. Wilbert was only twenty four during the time.

Before the events of Kings and Queens, Wilbert is 35 when he takes Clanton Gardens from House Clent. This is, so far, Wilbert's best achievement. It is because of his desire to keep Clanton Gardens, that he must marry Lady Esmeralda.