She was accompanied by her eldest son, and after a short struggle the king was dethroned.

He had but few friends, and men thought that under the young Edward, who had already given promise of virtue and wisdom, some order might be introduced into the realm.

He was crowned Edward III, thus, at the early age of fifteen, usurping the throne of his father.

The real power, however, remained with Isabella, who was president of the council of regency, and who, in her turn, was governed by her favourite Mortimer.

England soon found that the change which had been made was far from beneficial.