"The tomb of the Black Prince reveals its secrets."
The team believe the Black Princeβs son, Richard II, commissioned both the effigies of his father and grandfather at the same time.
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Joan was, in theory, a sister in law to the children of Queen Philippa too, considering her husbandβs previous wife was a daughter to King Edward III of England.
All in the family.
#KeepingUpWithThePlantagenets
#OTD in History: Joanβs aunt-in-law (via her marriage to Harry), also named Joan, princess of Wales and known by the epithet βFair Maid of Kentβ died in 1385. She was a direct granddaughter of two kings: one of England and another of France. #PlantagenetDynasty
She offered kisses to both her cheeks and a warm embrace.
"Thank you. And you married my pride and joy," she smiled. "Don't tell my other children, but he was always the most handsome."