The story of England’s first queen consort: Matilda of Flanders
Every monarchy has to start somewhere. For England, the ”modern” monarchy started with William the Conqueror and his wife, Matilda of Flanders. Matilda was born in 1031 into the House…
Matilda FitzRoy, Countess of Perche, Illegitimate Daughter of King Henry I of England
by Susan Flantzer© Unofficial Royalty 2024 An 1866 watercolor by Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Louise showing a scene from the sinking of the Blanche Nef or White Ship. A male…
Matilda of Flanders – Royal Central
Public Domain, Wiki Commons Every monarchy has to start somewhere. For England, the ”modern” monarchy started with William the Conqueror and his wife, Matilda of Flanders. Matilda was born in…