The identity of his mother is uncertain; the most likely candidate appears to be the "wanton wench" Elizabeth Wayte, although the historical record is spotty on this issue, and it is not entirely clear that Wayte is distinct from another of Edward's mistresses, Dame Elizabeth Lucy.
Identitas ibunya diragukan; sepertinya "gadis wanton" yang paling tepat adalah Elizabeth Wayte, meskipun catatan sejarah rintik di dalam hal ini, dan tidak terlalu jelas bahwa Wayte berbeda dari gundik-gundik Edward, Dame Elizabeth Lucy.