Eustace Chapuys (Anthony Brophy)

Bishop Eustace Chapuys is the ambassador of Spain and by extension, the Holy Roman Empire of England throughout most of the series. He is also the only character apart from Henry VIII and Charles Brandon to appear in all four seasons portrayed by the same actor (Mary Tudor was portrayed as a young girl in season 1). A shrewd Italian Savoyard by birth, Chapuys is very devoted to his Catholic faith and has a strong friendship with Catherine of Aragon and, later, her daughter Mary. He becomes increasingly appalled by the Reformation and by Henry's brutal reprisals against any sect that attempts to deny his authority; nonetheless, he continues to serve as Ambassador to England until episode 4.08, and remains a devoted friend and advisor to Mary. He is played by Irish actor Anthony Brophy in a recurring role.