27 August – Isabella of France arranges the betrothal of Edward of Windsor to
Philippa of Hainault, in return for military support in her planned invasion of England.[2]
20 January – Edward II, incarcerated at
Kenilworth Castle,
abdicates. This is announced in London on 24 January.
25 January – the 14-year-old
Edward III is proclaimed King in London in place of his father, Edward II. His mother Isabella and Mortimer rule as
regents.[3]