Problem: Even though King Edward III
- Was king of England, he still set off to fight in the crusades to retake Jerusalem.
- Was king of England, he was also recognized by the French nobles as the king of France.
- Of France was the closest male relative to the English King, the relation was through the mother, and the English nobles claimed the monarchy could not pass through the female line.
- Of England was the closest male relative to the French King, the relation was through the mother, and the French nobles claimed the monarchy could not pass through the female line.