The Loves of the Lionheart

The Loves of the Lionheart Princess Alys of France, betrothed to the future King Richard I when only 8 years old. Sent to live with Richard's family in England, lonely and half forgotten, she was an easy prey to Richard's father, King Henry II.

When Richard learned that his father had made Alys his mistress, he had the perfect excuse to avoid the marriage. He was in his thirties and already known as a military genius by the time he did marry. His chosen bride was Princess Berengaria of Navarre, who became the only Queen of England never to set foot in the country.

This is a fictionalised account of the factual story of these two forgotten princesses. This tale is not about King Richard, it is about the women who were, or should have been, the loves of the Lionheart.