What is the importance of Camelot in the novel, The Wicked Day?

Camelot is the home of King Arthur and his legendary knights. At the time of this novel, Camelot has been long established, and Arthur's rules and regulations are well accepted even to the far reaches of his kingdom. The drama of Guinevere's barrenness, her love for Bedwyr, and even Arthur's innovative ideas of forming alliances and bonding with former enemies are accepted without much protest because Arthur's reputation as a good and fair king are established and confirmed.