Isabella of France, Queen of England

Known as the SheWolf of France. At just 12 years old Isabella married King Edward II of England. He had no interest in a wife, preferring the company of his male favorites. After suffering 20 years of ill treatment, she hatched a plot, invaded England with her lover, seized the throne in the name of her son and had her husband murdered.

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Music: "Yonder Hill and Dale" by Aaron Kenny

[aceofspades]

Yay! I’m so happy your going to make videos about the female and male consorts of England! I actually suggested doing this in a previous video but I never imagined you would actually do it! Thank you so much... can’t wait!

[katgames]

They called her the she-wolf as an insult. HAH! Little did they know, it just made her sound even cooler!!!

[zeekdoes]

Isabella of France Catherine the Great
🤝
Overthrowing their useless husbands

[Ellen_sanyang]

Me at 12: watching Barbie movies
Isabella at 12: married and a queen trying to make her marriage work.

[frojo]

You ever been so mad you had to take a walk to get some fresh air... for 10 months?

[tasi]

Dang! This woman was a badass. Enduring an emotionally abusive marriage, possible sexual assault and life long humiliation. I'm surprised she didn't choke Edward II in his sleep lol. Still, she is truly an inspiration.

[j.a.c]

Can you imagine?

Edward I: Son, as my dying wish, take my heart and bones unto the battlefield so that I may vanquish my enemies.
Edward II: No.

[Lauren.E.O]

I always wish we could have actual pictures of the old royals to compare with their portraits, since the painters were sometimes a little more flattering than accurate. Obviously not an option back then, but it would be cool.

[irawilliams]

Lesson to be learned from Isabella's story: NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A WOMAN

[scottibrown]

I’m glad you covered Isabella of France! I feel like when it comes to great Queens of European history, we always mention Isabella of Castile, Elizabeth the First, Victoria, Maria Theresa, etc. but Isabella of France did remarkable things and doesn’t get enough recognition in my opinion

[cecererei]

At least none of her children died early.

[emilijaacer]

Isabela probably:
"This is my husband and this is his boyfriend"

[luxcyrine]

Of course she was gonna do what she had to do. Her husband was horrible in every sense!

[michaelsinger]

Such a badass woman. From child bride to awesome rebel queen. Her enemies messed with the wrong Frenchwoman.

[camilaaramburu]

This needs to be a movie/tv show my god. THIS STORY IS INSANE

[areiaaphrodite]

Isabella is actually one of the favourite Queens of both me and my mother. I like how in a time when women were supposed to simply accept whatever injustice was dealt to them by their husbands, Isabella decided that she wasn't going to roll over and take it with a smile. She fought for herself and usurped a weak King for her son because she knew he'd be a better King.
Fun Fact: I am actually a descendant of Edward Longshanks (Hammer of The Scots), and like the senior Edward, I am highly disappointed whenever I hear about Edward II 🤦🏻‍♀️ bloody embarrassment mate....

[toddbonin]

I've read several history books that covered Isabella. She's never portrayed very well. Your video gave much more insight to why she might have been "tough." I think I have a much better understanding now. Thanks as always!

[SomePerson_Online]

Mortimer: Edward the 2nd, am I right?

Isabella: He’s my husband, but yeah, I hate that man!

[nevercatchwind]

Isabella is one of the most interesting Queen consorts to me, I remember her from the Cursed King books series. Now I want to know even more of Joan, Isabelle’s mother.
Can’t wait for the new series to air

[sweetlorikeet]

Isabella showing up with an Army: I am extremely sick of these jerks
The English general populace: BIG MOOD