The reception of Philippa of Hainault (1310/15-1369) in London. She was Queen of England as the wife of King Edward III, first by proxy marriage, then formally in York Minster on 24 January 1328, some months after Edward's accession to the throne of England. She acted as regent in 1346, when her husband was away from his kingdom, and often accompanied him on his overseas expeditions. Her kindness and compassion, were demonstrated in 1347 when she persuaded King Edward to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais.
The reception of Philippa of Hainault (1310/15-1369) in London. She was Queen of England as the wife of King Edward III. She was married to Edward, first by proxy, then formally in York Minster on 24 January 1328, some months after Edward's accession to the throne of England. She acted as regent in 1346, when her husband was away from his kingdom, and she often accompanied him on his expeditions to Scotland, France, and Flanders. Philippa won much popularity with the English people for her kindness and compassion, which were demonstrated in 1347 when she successfully persuaded King Edward to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais. This popularity helped maintain peace in England throughout Edward's long reign
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