Manuscript depiction of Edward III

Manuscript depiction of Philippa of Hainault.

24 January 1328: Edward III married Philippa of Hainault at York Minster. #History #EdwardIII #PhilippaofHainault

Day 11 of 31 Days of Medieval and Early Modern Women brings Philippa of Hainault! Pictured is Philippa at her coronation on a light green background.

Day 11 of 31 Days of Medieval and Early Modern Women brings #philippaofhainault!

Philippa was born into the Avesnes family. She was the wife of #edwardiii who every monarch afterwards use their familial connection to him to justify their claim to the throne. 1/2

Illustration of King Edward III, shown as head of the Order of the Garter

Illustration depicting Philippa of Hainault at her coronation.

24 January 1328: King Edward III married Philippa of Hainault at York Minster. #History #EdwardIII #PhilippaofHainault #England