King Arthur "Artie" Pendragon is the current King of Far Far Away.
Shrek announces to him that he is the next king of Far Far Away.
Artie is noble and kind-hearted, and in the end, he courageously accepts the responsibilities of being king.
'Shrek the Third', Artie is revealed to be superb sword fighter when necessary, and helps Shrek and his friends fend off The Evil Trees, and later, assists. Shrek when Prince Charming treacherously tries to take over the kingdom and murder him.