Introduction Bertha of Kent, also known as Saint Bertha, was a Frankish princess and Anglo-Saxon queen whose influence extended far beyond her time. Living during the tumultuous era of early medieval Britain, she is most celebrated for her role in the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England. As the wife of King Æthelberht of Kent, Bertha became a
Queen Consort of England: 1328–1369 Dynasty: Plantagenet Wife of Edward III, Philippa of Hainault was a beloved queen known for her compassion and diplomatic influence. She accompanied Edward on military campaigns, including the Battle of Crécy, and famously pleaded for the lives of the Burghers of Calais, sparing them from execution. She w
Queen Consort of England: 1509–1533 Dynasty: Tudor The first wife of Henry VIII and daughter of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Catherine of Aragon was a strong and popular queen consort. Fluent in Latin and deeply pious, she acted as regent in Henry’s absence and played a vital role in England’s defense during the Battle of Flodden in 1
Queen Consort of England: 1154–1189 Dynasty: Plantagenet (Angevin Empire) One of the most powerful and intelligent women of the medieval world, Eleanor of Aquitaine was queen consort to two kings—Louis VII of France and Henry II of England—and mother to two English kings: Richard the Lionheart and King John. She brought immense lands to