A favourite medieval princesses is Joan of Acre, daughter of Edward I. Born in the Holy Land, she lived with her grandmother in Ponthieu, then married Gilbert de Clare. When he died, she chose her second husband for herself...
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As a royal mistress, Alice Perrers did not fare as well as her contemporary, Katherine Swynford. Katherine eventually married her prince; Alice was not so lucky. Her daughters by the king are all but forgotten...
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