Richard the Lionheart's desperate attempts to forge a lasting peace by marrying his sister Joanna to Saphadin, creating increasing tensions and sparking open defiance.

In Richard’s throne room, the Doctor and Leicester clash violently over Richard’s sudden announcement of a marriage pact between his sister Joanna and Saphadin, Saladin’s brother. Leicester, a hardened warmonger, …

King Richard’s fragile control over his court unravels as his sister Joanna openly defies his marriage alliance with Saphadin, invoking papal authority to reject the union. Richard’s rage escalates into …