How strong was the monarchy on the death of Edward IV in 1483?

... How strong was the monarchy on the death of Edward IV in 1483? By 9th April 1483 Edward IV had strengthened the monarchy substantially. The problems he faced when he began his second reign were twofold, those to do with securing his kingdom, both peace and finances, and those to do with the rewarding of loyal nobles and the punishment of enemies. The Bastard of Fauconberg, the leader of the May landing in Kent and the attempted march to London, with support from Kentishmen, was initially pardoned. However he was eventually executed and an enquiry led by the Bourchiers dealt with the southeastern counties. Edward rewarded Hastings for his allegiance, as he became the Commander of Calais, where Warwick's former supporters having pardoned them and paid the garrison accepted him. Edward attempted to cause little upset in the nobility by issuing few attainders and a large number of pardons, including

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