The compromise of 1455 has enjoyed some success, with York remaining the dominant voice on the Royal Council even after King Henry’s recovery; Salisbury and Warwick continue as councilors.

The problems that had caused conflict between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions soon reemerge, however, particularly the issue of whether the Duke of York, or Henry and Margaret's infant son, Edward, will succeed to the throne.

Margaret has now taken the place formerly held by Suffolk or Somerset, but her position, at least at first, is not as dominant.

The queen refuses, however, to accept any solution that will disinherit her son, and it becomes clear that she will only tolerate the situation for as long as the Duke of York and his allies retain the military ascendancy.