King Henry refuses these terms and asks King Philip to wait for a counteroffer.King Philip of France, Alais’s brother, arrives at Christmas court to discuss Alais’s dowry with Henry – either Alais marries Richard Lionheart or the county of Vexin must be returned to French ownership.She mocks them for their keen focus on who will succeed their father to the throne. Eleanor, released from captivity for the holidays, reunites with her sons Richard Lionheart, Geoffrey, and John.At the palace in Chinon, France, King Henry II and his beloved mistress, Alais Capet, discuss the imprisoned Eleanor the royal preferences for an heir (Henry prefers John and Eleanor prefers Richard Lionheart) and Alais’s betrothal to John. King Henry II imprisons his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine for attempted treason.King Henry II crowns his eldest son, Henry, co-king while both are alive to assure a smooth succession Henry the Young dies first. Discover More Stuff that Happens Stuff that happens before the play
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