Who is The King from The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm and what is their importance?

The King appears in various different stories. Although a symbol of nobility and power, the kings in fairy tales are generally always portrayed as weak and compromising characters. Although it might be considered a high honor to be in service for the king, kings are well known for not paying their soldiers well. This lack of adequate pay causes much unhappiness on the behalf of the soldiers.