The Queen of Navarre and a queen from Navarre: Comparing the experience of queenship of Leonor de Trastámara and Joan of Navarre

This article offers an intensive comparison of two queen consorts, Leonor de Trastámara, consort Carlos III Navarre (r. 1387-1425) and her sister-in-law, Joan Navarre, Henry IV England 1399-1413). Key similarities differences in their lives experience queenship are revealed by examination the major ceremonies that marked tenure as personal exercise queen’s office. As well bringing greater illumination to individual lives, also deepens our understanding queenship, not only England, but more broadly later middle ages.