Posted on 05/26/2025 12:10:44 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Looking for a scandalous queen misinterpreted by history? You won't find her here. Philippa of Hainault in fact embodied the medieval romantic ideal of a queen consort, alongside her husband, King Edward III of England, who was also idolised. As a result of behaving well, much less is known of Philippa than her more infamous mother-in-law, Isabella of France. This video looks at Philippa's many achievements, her successful marriage, and the way in which her kindness and gentle nature helped heal a country tired or royal turmoil...
The Most Well-Behaved Queen of England In History | Philippa of Hainault | 25:10
History's Forgotten People | 63.4K subscribers | 180,311 views | October 1, 2023
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Very interesting! She was ahead of her time in bringing vital industries to the island nation and in leading in wartime — and winning. All this, with a happy marriage. That in itself is remarkable, since rich male royals could do anything they wanted.
She may have bargained with the King — “I’ll put on that French maid outfit you like, but only if...” :^)
Naughty! She was only 14 when she arrived.
It’s great to be king.
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