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    Category: The King’s Concubine

    “Alice Perrers: Infamy to Anonymity … A sad end?”

    Posted on 18th June 2012

    In 1400 Alice Perrers died alone, forgotten and buried under a storm of legal litigation. Was her rule as King’s Concubine all for nothing? Alice Perrers died in Upminster in…

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    “Alice Perrers and the Desecration of the Dead”

    Posted on 3rd June 2012

    The most despicable crime to be laid at Alice Perrer’s door. Can she ever be forgiven for so vile an act? By far the most despicable of Alice Perrer’s many…

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    Royal Newly-weds 14th Century Style

    Posted on 9th May 2012

    An arranged marriage between the youthful Edward III and Philippa of Hainault that blossomed into one of the great love affairs of medieval times. Royal Newly-weds 14th Century style: a…

    Tags: King Edward IIIPhilippa of HainaultPlantagenetsThe Uncrowned Queen
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    “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”

    Posted on 18th April 2012

    Alice Perrers, mistress of Edward III, gained notoriety for her collection of jewellery. Did she deserve it? Diamonds – and any other jewels of great value – are a Girl’s…

    Tags: Alice PerrersKing Edward IIImedieval womenPlantagenets
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