In 1487, by the Statute of Harlech, the three principalities of Gwynedd, Powys and Morgannwg were brought back to political life. The case for Gwynedd and Powys were clear. The King needed a strong base to provide financial security for the crown. To that end, historic Gwynedd was the obvious choice. Powys, being the ancestral principality of the Glyndwr family was brought back and entrusted to the kings son, Prince Maredudd. Morgannwg was not the obvious third principality. Dehubarth had an older, more respected claim, and again, the King had an ancestral link to that House. However, the most successful invasions of Wales had all followed the same route. That route being through South Wales. A strong lord would not only aid the king in providing strong control over the entire kingdom, but