In 1389, Richard's uncle and supporter, John of Gaunt, returned from Spain and Richard was able to rebuild his power gradually until 1397, when he reasserted his authority and destroyed the principal three among the Lords Appellant.
I 1389 vendte Richards onkel og hans støtte, John af Gaunt, tilbage fra Spanien, og Richard formåede gradvist at genopbygge sin magt frem til 1397, hvor han genvandt sin autoritet og tilintetgjorde de tre vigtigste af Lords Appellant.