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The Most Well-Behaved Queen of England In History | Philippa of Hainault [25:10]
YouTube ^ | October 1, 2023 | History's Forgotten People

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
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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TOPICS: History; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: 100yearswar; edwardiii; godsgravesglyphs; isabellaoffrance; middleages; philippaofhainault
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To: SunkenCiv

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.


21 posted on 06/05/2025 10:19:38 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (Think about it: The Supreme Court is nine lawyers appointed for life by politicians. —David Horowitz)
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To: Albion Wilde

She may have bargained with the King — “I’ll put on that French maid outfit you like, but only if...” :^)


22 posted on 06/05/2025 10:36:42 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (The best thing about a muzzie civil war is, everyone wins.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Naughty! She was only 14 when she arrived.


23 posted on 06/05/2025 12:49:24 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (Think about it: The Supreme Court is nine lawyers appointed for life by politicians. —David Horowitz)
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To: Albion Wilde

It’s great to be king.


24 posted on 06/05/2025 6:21:57 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (The best thing about a muzzie civil war is, everyone wins.)
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