Ferdinand of Austria is a recurring character in the fourth season of Reign. He is portrayed by Steve Byers.
Ferdinand is the archduke of Austria and, by extension, would have been the new king consort of England had Elizabeth I gone ahead with their marriage.
In the Series[]
Season Four[]
In A Better Man, Ferdinand attends Elizabeth's birthday party and unlike most of the suitors there, he sparks Elizabeth's attention and they are seen conversing and laughing together.
Personality[]
Ferdinand is honest, but isn't above using tricks in the name of revealing people's true intentions. For example, he tricked Elizabeth into sleeping with him in order to show her how happy they could be.
Physical Appearance[]
Ferdinand has blond curly hair which is somewhat reminiscent of Francis'. He has dark blue eyes, a slender nose, and a neatly shaved stubble.
Appearances[]
| Season Four | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Appearance Status | ||
| With Friends Like These | Absent | ||
| A Grain of Deception | Absent | ||
| Leaps of Faith | Absent | ||
| Playing with Fire | Absent | ||
| Highland Games | Absent | ||
| Love & Death | Absent | ||
| Hanging Swords | Absent | ||
| Uncharted Waters | Absent | ||
| Pulling Strings | Absent | ||
| A Better Man | Appears | ||
| Dead of Night | Appears | ||
| The Shakedown | Appears | ||
| Coup de Grace | Appears | ||
| A Bride. A Box. A Body. | Appears | ||
| Blood in the Water | Mentioned | ||
| All It Cost Her | Appears | ||
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