The Dark Power of Eleanor of Provence — The Most Controversial Queen in England

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The Dark Power of Eleanor of Provence — The Most Controversial Queen in England

Eleanor of Provence arrived in England as a teenage bride in 1236—foreign-born, politically astute, and destined to become one of the most formidable women of the Middle Ages. Married to King Henry III, she rose from young consort to behind-the-scenes architect of royal power, promoting her continental relatives, building vast personal wealth, and shaping English politics for more than fifty years.

When civil war erupted and both her husband and son were captured, Eleanor refused to surrender. From exile in France, she organized armies, raised funds, and helped engineer the royalist victory that restored the crown. Hated by London crowds, accused of greed, and blamed for foreign influence, she remained utterly devoted to dynastic survival—preparing her son Edward I to become one of England’s most feared warrior-kings.

In this comprehensive documentary, we explore:

• The Shadow Queen — How Eleanor wielded influence over Henry III and the royal court
• Foreign Power Networks — The Savoyard relatives who reshaped English politics
• Civil War and Defiance — Her role in resisting rebellion and rescuing the crown
• Public Hatred — Riots, resentment, and accusations of greed
• Mother of a King — Preparing Edward I for greatness
• Faith and Final Years — From political titan to nun at Amesbury Abbey
• A Controversial Legacy — How historians still debate her reputation

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