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Eleanor rode to Westminster and received the oaths of fealty from many lords and prelates on behalf of the King.
She ruled England in Richard's name, signing herself as ' Eleanor, by the grace of God, Queen of England '.
On 13 August 1189, Richard sailed from Barfleur to Portsmouth, and was received with enthusiasm.
She ruled England as regent while Richard went off on the Third Crusade.
Later, when Richard was captured, she personally negotiated his ransom by going to Germany.
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