Isabella of France married Edward II in 1308, sealing an Anglo-French alliance. She was the daughter of the powerful French king Philip IV, and at first her role seemed conventional: queen, mother, diplomatic bridge between realms. But Edward’s reign fractured quickly. His reliance on controversial favorites—first Piers Gaveston, later Hugh Despenser the Younger—alienated much of the English nobility. Land seizures, political revenge, and military failures in Scotland deepened resentment. Isabel

397K views · 10K reactions | The life and reign of Isabella II of Spain. #historyfacts #historywithamy #history #historylovers #womenshistory #isabellaiiofspain #19thcentury | History with Amy | Facebook

1.9K views | On June 25, 1870, Queen Isabella II of Spain, Cuba, The Philippines and Puerto Rico, abdicated in favor of her son Alfonso XII. In 1874, a military coup deposed the First Republic and restored the Bourbon Dynasty. "El Pacificador", as he was fondly called, ruled until his death, at the age of 27, in 1885. #worldhistory #philippinehistory #silvercoins #dekadatv #dekadacollectibles | Dekada TV | Facebook

Princess Leonor of Asturias stands as the heir presumptive to the Spanish throne at age 20, positioning her to become Spain’s first Queen Regnant in nearly 150 years 👑🇪🇸 Leonor’s future accession would mark a historic milestone, as the last woman to rule Spain in her own right was Queen Isabella II, whose reign ended in 1868. Since then, Spain’s monarchy has been led exclusively by kings, making Leonor’s role a significant moment in the country’s constitutional history. She is currently under