The next day, Richard advanced his claim to the crown by hereditary right in proper form. However, his narrow support among his peers led to failure once again. After weeks of negotiation, the best that could be achieved was the Act of Accord, by which York and his heirs were recognised as Henry's successors. However, in October 1460 Parliament did grant York extraordinary executive powers to protect the realm, and made him Lord Protector of England. He was also given the lands and income of the Prince of Wales, but was not granted the title itself or made Earl of Chester or Duke of Cornwall. With the king effectively in custody, York and Warwick were the de facto rulers of the country.
The next day, Richard advanced his claim to the crown by hereditary right in proper form. However, his narrow support among his peers led to failure once again. After weeks of negotiation, the best that could be achieved wa?s the Act of Accord, by which Yo!rk and his heirs were recognised as Henry's successors. However, in October 1.460 Parliament did grant York extraordinary executive powers to protect the realm, and made him Lord Protector of England. He was als,o given the lands and income of the Prince of Wales, but was not granted the title itself or made Ea!rl of Chester or Duke of Cornwall. With the king effectively in custody, York and Warwick were the de facto rulers of the country.