OTD in 1348 - Princess Joan of England (left) died of the #BlackDeath en route to marry Pedro of Castile. Her father #EdwardIII was heartbroken. The death of this now #forgottenwoman demonstrates how the plague struck without warning & the universality of human grief. Joan had

10 years 🥹

Philippa of Hainault inspiring an English army ahead of the battle of Neville's cross against the Scots. Philippa's husband, Edward III, was in France at the time but Philippa's words had the deserved effect as the English triumphed.

Edward III writing to Alfonso XI of Castile, discussing the death of the king of England's daughter, Joan, who died of the plague whilst on her way to marry Alfonso's son, Pedro; "We are sure that your Magnificence knows how, after much complicated negotiation about the intended

Edward of Woodstock. My favorite Prince of all time. They don’t make them like this anymore. ⚔️🇬🇧👑

Philippa of Lancaster, Queen of Portugal, was born on this day in 1360 thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2013/03/16/phi…

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary Happy Anniversary to the Queen!

She has returned just in time for Holy Week.

She didn't expect to see you.

Holy Week drew her back to her family's side.

Fusses over 𝕽𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖉 and Thomas of Woodstock (Parody) Tis Holy Week. They best behaving. No tussling.

She and 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆. / INACTIVE! should give alms during this Holy Week.

The coronation of the 10 year old Richard II

'God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son' 1 John 5: 11 The Paschal candle, representing the light of the risen Christ, has been blessed and is burning in Westminster Abbey this Holy Saturday. #HolyWeek #EasterEve

Hallo, mein lieber goldener Enkel. You are looking resplendent in your Easter finery. A joy and delight for my eyes to see you and such a magnificent feast.

"The tables are positively groaning from all the dishes," she beamed as she brushed off tiniest hint of fluff from his shoulder before brushing her lips against both his cheeks with maternal pride. "Seeing you has brought such joy to my heart, my dearest son. And ja, an angle!"

She twirled around happily. “Danke!” She beamed before lowering her voice in a conspiratorial whisper. “A new gown of cloth of gold and jewels just for the occasion. Don’t tell the Lord Treasurer. Hopefully he won’t notice til May Day.”

“My boys always have the best of appetites! And with Lionel away in Italy then you can eat his portion too.” She grinned happily. “A new gown of cloth of gold and jewels just for Easter. I needed to feel and look my best for my handsome family.”

“My boys always have the best of appetites! And with Lionel away in Italy then you can eat his portion too.” She grinned happily. “A new gown of cloth of gold and jewels just for Easter. I needed to feel and look my best for my handsome family. Can’t be out of fashion.”

// Bird app being weird