Cleopatra was, at this time, about eleven years old.

There were also two sons, but they were very young.

One of them was named Ptolemy.
The Alexandrians determined on raising Berenice to the throne in her father's place, as soon as his flight was known.

They thought that the sons were too young to attempt to reign in such an emergency, as it was very probable that Auletes, the father, would attempt to recover his kingdom.

Berenice very readily accepted the honor and power which were offered to her.