At the start of the series, viewers enjoyed watching Aethelflaed grow in strength and make a stand against her cruel husband Aethelred (Toby Regbo). Alfred is to join the Mercians in Aegelesburg. ("Episode 4.3"), Young Uhtred says a prayer for the lives lost during the Dane attack. Aethelflaed, however, did not look pleased when she heard from Aelswith that the man she has relied on many times would now be in charge of the land she has devoted herself to since her marriage. Lord Æthelhelm and Ælfweard watch from the crowd. She tells him that their son would like to see him as he often speaks fondly of his father. And any man who doesn’t see her, such as her husband, is blind or stupid. Æthelred orders that it be done immediately. ("Episode 4.10"). She questions how much younger she’ll have to be a prisoner, as she leads Ælfwynn and Æthelstan into the other room. However, Æthelflæd doesn’t want his help and is willing to absolve him of his responsibilities of her. She would like to bathe as well as breathe fresh air. She then tells Aldhelm to search for survivors and bring them to her. Ælflæd tries to but matters of Kingship weigh heavy on Edward. She claims they’re only going for a short period of time to pray for her father. ("Episode 4.2"), Pyrlig informs King Edward, Æthelhelm, and Steapa that Cnut has left Aegelesburg and is camped near Tameworthig. Uhtred has come to bring Stiorra home. Aldhelm arrives to report that Æthelred is fatally injured and he may not last a week. He then asks about her daughter, the half Dane. Uhtred is the man she trusts the most and makes him swear that he will come during her time of need. Æthelred then asks Æthelflæd how is her daughter. Æthelflæd doesn’t answer, but she assures him they’ll be fed. Æthelflæd arrives and apologizes for ever doubting Eadith. Aldhelm insists she did the right thing. Aldhelm promises that he will bargain their way out of this, but what they need is to alert their allies. Cause of Death Though Eadith has been loyal to Ælfwynn, Æthelflæd is the Queen now, and Eadith was her husband’s mistress, who her brother killed. Instead, she asks that Edward first find a suitor and they will arrange a match. Sable tells Æthelflæd that she has the will of a queen. Cenric concedes and allows them to enter. Mercia (last)Wessex (originally) He fears they'll send her to a nunnery and her daughter will be sold to the highest bidder. Uhtred asks Æthelflæd to fetch Beocca, but he arrives moments later on his own, and he’s come to beg Uhtred to stay. He touches her face, but she pulls away. Seeing her in Aegelesburg everyday and not being able to be with her would be too painful. Abbess tells them that her God will strike them down should they bring harm. She starts to cry and tells Uhtred she will miss him, giving him one last kiss goodbye. They are being tracked by Offa and a group of Danes. She exclaims "Death is coming!" Notice He saw the moon, the clear sky and wanted to share it. To which she thanks Aldhelm that she is alive to see it, as he did not kill her as she requested. The fourth season of The Last Kingdom focussed on King Edward’s reign, and he has struggled to come to terms with his new position of power. In doing this, Æthelflæd will be throwing herself in the path of the Danes. While Aelflaed was planning a grand Christmas dinner, And hoping her son Aelfweard would turn out the winner. Ælswith retorts that if not for his actions, Cnut and Sigtryggr would’ve joined forces and they would be facing a bigger threat. Mostly, everyone now looks forward to the new Lord, that being Uhtred. In spirit, he was King of all Saxons. 20 de enero, 2021 . And Aldhelm will choose them himself. She has summoned Mercian fyrds. S3 Uhtred and Sigtryggr reach the courtyard, where the battle has erupted. Ludeca explains that they are leaderless without Eardwulf and the fyrd is disheartened and scattered. Ælswith recalls Alfred always seeing something in Uhtred that the rest of them were blind to. Status Edward offers East Anglia, but Sigtryggr only wants Eoferwic. Æthelflæd accuses Edward of simply doing what’s best for him as opposed to Mercia. Aldhelm jokes that Æthelred also looks like a Dane. A mixture of God's water and God's earth shall be drunk. However, he came against his better judgement, and he doesn’t take his sister’s defiance lightly. Despite the Witan accepting him as their Lord, Uhtred believes there to be someone better suited to rule. Ælswith informs Æthelflæd that Lord Æthelhelm wants the room given over for planning their defences. ("Episode 3.5"), Aegelesburg, Mercia; Æthelflæd, Uhtred, Finan, Sihtric, and Osferth arrive in Aegelesburg to see Edward. She fears that people will see him nothing more than a tyrant imposed by Wessex. 2 novels (see below) Status His father wanted to call him Mani, after the moon god. She informs him that she has no plans of returning to Wincelcumb. Afterward, during the feast, Æthelflæd greets Uhtred as she did not see him at the church, but he assures her he attended the wedding. Edward asks to have some time alone with his wife-to-be, but Æthelhelm is very much against it after hearing talk of Edward’s bastard children. The Last Kingdom is written by Martha Hillier and executive produced by Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant and Jessica Pope with Vicki Delow producing. He proceeds to hump her as she cries. ("Episode 4.4"), Uhtred and Æthelflæd reconvene after the battle. Uhtred sees Æthelflæd as the woman of Iseult's prophecy; "She will be a woman of gold. Uhtred warns her that she will lose her entire family, and she will die. Æthelred has proposed 4,000 pieces. Alive ("Episode 4.8"), Eadith watches over Ælfwynn and Æthelstan as they play on the swings. Blonde Uhtred suddenly realizes that they’re being followed. He asks that Æthelflæd keep his name out of it. He also only holds the position until a younger Ealdormen can come of age and Lady Ælfwynn is old enough to marry. However, Æthelflæd wishes to help Uhtred, who has helped them many times before. Golden King Offa’s widow ruled for years. But tonight, he will believe what Æthelflæd believes. Alfred may … Brida notes that something isn’t right and orders them to fallback, but Cnut leads his men forward, right into Uhtred’s trap; a large, camouflaged ditch. She is awakened at the arrival of Uhtred, young Uhtred, Finan, Osferth, and Sihtric. She wonders why Æthelred doesn’t kill him. 1 Selected Filmography 2 Appearances 2.1 The Last Kingdom 3 External Links Jane Eyre as young Jane (2011) The Assets as Kelly Grimes (2014) Our Zoo as Muriel Mottershead (2014) Casanova as Manon Balletti (2015) Knightfall as Sophie (2017-18) Poldark as Rosina Hoblyn/Carne (2016-19) Mr. Nice as … He recognizes Offa from Winchester and takes him prisoner. Erik realizes that it is her husband who she spoke about that mistreats her. Appeared in Uhtred informs Edward of the rumors of a break from Wessex. First Appearance Edward retorts that his father is gone. Æthelhelm must act before Ælswith turns Edward away from them. And a rumor persists that her marriage to Edward was legitimate. She then asks about Bebbanburg. Again, Uhtred asks Æthelflæd to leave with him, but she fears that if she leaves, she’ll never be able to return. Hair Thyra watches as the Danes approach. ("Episode 2.8"), Aegelesburg, Mercia; Æthelflæd joins Æthelred and Aldhelm as the latter prepares to march with Wessex. Cenric has been asked to enact the will of the king. Offa explains that Uhtred is Alfred’s sword and shield. The Danes breach the shield wall and Sigefrid looks for Æthelflæd. ("Episode 2.2"), Alfred and Ælswith show Æthelflæd a map of their lands as well as beyond their borders. Pyrlig reveals that a group of riders were just sent to retrieve Ælfwynn. Uhtred then leaves to find Stiorra. They want more than silver. Ælswith instructs the men to be careful with her husband’s Chronicle. ("Episode 4.9",  "Episode 4.10"), Outside Winchester, Wessex; Lady Æthelflæd arrives outside of Winchester. ("Episode 4.2"), Æthelflæd, Ælswith, and Hild watch as Ælflæd prepares for the royal coronation. Æthelflæd and Aldhelm then lead the Merican guard into battle with Wessex against the Danes, who they defeat. Unfortunately, those who survived the massacre blame Æthelred for deserting them and denounce King Edward for not coming to their aid. Uhtred tells Finan that they leave at first light, and Æthelflæd instructs Aldhelm to prepare the survivors. Æthelhelm assures his daughter he will do what he must. Uhtred then gives Skade over to Hæsten in exchange for him leaving peacefully. ("Episode 4.5"), Ælflæd discovers that Lady Ælswith has escaped and demands to know who betrayed her. Ælswith, Æthelflæd, and Aldhelm enter the room and question when the king intends to act. ("Episode 4.5"), Pyrlig informs Æthelflæd of Edward’s plans to have her daughter betrothed to Ludeca. The Last Kingdom (TV) Works; Bookmarks; This tag belongs to the Fandom Category. ("Episode 4.7"), Aegelesburg, Mercia; They arrive outside of Aegelesburg’s gates, where they are confronted by Cenric. Last Appearance They set fire to the fortress as a distraction and rescue Æthelflæd. She is later taken from her cell by Sigefrid and hoisted by in a cage in the hall. Æthelhelm finished the last of the water. After talking, Sigtryggr sends the rest of the captives back to the chapel whilst Stiorra is to be held separately; in the Reading Room. Erik helps her off the ground and apologizes for the inconvenience. He lost many men in the battle, including Steapa. As he is distracted by Uhtred, Æthelflæd sneaks up from behind and kills Sigefrid. He reminds Hæsten that she is of value and tells him and Dagfinn to leave. Instead of helping, he tells Pyrlig to dispatch messengers to find Æthelred. If thou hast gone aside to another man, the Lord shall make thy thigh to rot and thy belly to swell. Or to Æthelhelm’s point, a ploy to pander to the simple folk of Mercia. ("Episode 2.6"), Æthelred tells Æthelflæd that it’s not her place to involve herself in a conversation that becomes an informal Witan. Æthelflæd hopes that together they can achieve their father’s dreams. ("Episode 4.4"), Tettenhall, Mercia; Uhtred, Æthelflæd, young Uhtred, Finan, Osferth, Sihtric, and Aldhelm arrive at Tettenhall. Aelfwyn is not known to have married and may have gone to a convent. He wants to speak with Edward personally, but Æthelflæd asks him to leave it be and for them to celebrate their victory over the Danes. Æthelflæd explains that none of this was done for anything but love of her country. They kill many men and take Æthelhelm, Ælflæd, and Ælfweard captive. The day of the coronation has arrived, as the ceremony is about to begin, Steapa interrupts to inform Pyrlig that the Danes have attacked Mercia. Aethelflaed and Uhtred ally with the Welsh king Hywel to face Cnut's army of a thousand warriors at the Battle of Tettenhall, hoping that they will be joined by Edward's troops. ("Episode 4.8"), Uhtred reveals that he’ll be leaving for Coccham. It will hopefully choke those guarding the gate. Æthelflæd is prepared to give herself up so that no one else has to die for her. Ælflæd explains that she’s nervous and doesn’t wish to say anything foolish, as often advised not to by her father. ("Episode 2.8"), Uhtred comes to Æthelflæd's rescue as planned. In return for the strength it’ll bring to Mercia, they’ll simply ask for loyalty. ("Episode 4.3"), Ælflæd interrupts Edward’s prayer and tells him to come to bed and that God is guiding him. A subreddit for "The Last Kingdom," the BBC/Netflix television show set in medieval England. ("Episode 4.9"), Ælswith, Æthelstan, Æthelhelm, Ælflæd, and Ælfweard remain locked up. Ælflæd worries that he’s too young to be displayed before people, but if he’s to send men to war as the future king of Wessex, he must know the consequences, Ælswith argues. Ælflæd 10 novels (see below) She makes Ælswith promise her that she won’t tell Edward about her plan until she’s gone. Æthelred is also willing to bequeath her titled lands in order to strengthen the union between Mercia and Wessex. Æthelflæd will ask Aldhelm to make inquiries. ... ⚔︎ Aelflaed's father haggled with Alfred over the bride price and morning gift, which he wanted raised because they were for the security of Aelflaed. ("Episode 4.5"), Ælflæd follows Cenric as he goes to inform Ælswith that an order has come from Aegelesburg. ("Episode 3.10"), Cookham, Uhtred’s Estate, Wessex; Uhtred and Æthelflæd have sex. Played by Millie Brady. Aldhelm then tells Æthelflæd that she has his heart and that he loves her. ("Episode 4.8"), Uhtred and Pyrlig arrive for the Witan, where Edward, Aldhelm, Burgred, Ludeca, and the other Ealdormen await. Last Kingdom is a popular historical drama series which is based on Anglo-Saxon history, and it was inspired by The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. Finan and Osferth alert the others that the Danes are charging towards the gate. Residence Winchester, Wessex (currently) Æthelflæd retorts that the child is their daughter. Despite the attacks, Edward decides to proceed with the coronation. "The Flame Bearer" Uhtred wants 1,000 men and he will give them Beamfleot and peace. Æthelflæd asks to be taken to her daughter. To keep Wessex safe, they must look beyond its borders, where Christians suffer under the same rule of the Danes. They are then joined by Steapa, Ælflæd, and Ælfweard, though Edward doesn’t appear interested in eithe rof them. Brida is knocked off her horse, but she manages to take out two enemies in the same breath. "The Empty Throne" S4, Ep5 26 Apr. They then stumble upon Eadith and Eardwulf in the middle of an argument. ("Episode 4.3"), Aegelesburg, Mercia; Æthelflæd and Aldhelm arrive in Aegelesburg. He does so after some convincing, as does Sigtryggr. The producer and composer of The Kingdom series are Chrissy Skinns and John Lunn. ("Episode 4.7"), Æthelflæd awakens in bed next to Ælfwynn. Æthelflæd has taken interest in these matters and her father has encouraged her to be involved. Uhtred tells Edward to stand down. If Æthelred dies, times will be unstable. Ælswith is to be confined to punishment for raising an army without the king’s consent. Still, Edward is very much against his sister ruling. Æthelflæd duty is to Mercia, and she will do whatever she can to save it, starting with going to Aegelesburg and summoning the Mercian fyrds. Notice For all of Æthelflæd's family, see below Ælswith assures Æthelflæd that her brother won’t abandon her and that he’ll be there once he learns that she left. ("Episode 4.8"), Uhtred questions the whereabouts of the Mercian Guard. It’s merely a wasteland now with few survivors. ("Episode 4.8"), Lady Æthelflæd is met with smiles and cheers by the people of Mercia, celebrating her being crowned as Queen. She will swear an oath that as long as she is Lady of Mercia, she will remain chaste. They suddenly get word of Danes in the kitchen. She reminds Ælswith that she is anointed Queen. But Mani is chased each night across the sky by Hati the wolf. Æthelflæd asks where is her daughter, and Ælfwynn rushes into her arms. An arrow fired by Edward kills Jackdaw and provides Aldhelm and Æthelflæd with a chance to fight back. The viewers know that King Edward's (Timothy … She tells him that love should be gentle. Soon, Æthelflæd will travel to her estate and face both her husband and the Danes. After the celebration, Uhtred and Æthelred are to travel to London to assess the threat. Should Uhtred intercept these monks, he could gain entry into the fortress. Æthelflæd questions why he tried to kill Uhtred. She thought his death would bring her peace, but it hasn’t. Edward then tells Æthelflæd how East Anglia was conquered by Æthelred, but has gone lawless since his death. [EXPLAINER] Last Kingdom: How old is Aelswith actress Eliza Butterworth? He warns her to leave Mercia because Æthelred wants her dead and will blame her demise on rouge Danes. Uhtred still fears that the men they have may not be enough. Thus, finally completing her fathers dream of a united Christian England. The fourth season of The Last Kingdom focussed on King Edward's reign, and he has struggled to come to terms with his new position of power. He only wants to maintain the bond. ("Episode 4.8"), Ælswith informs Æthelflæd that Uhtred has been baptized and will become the Lord of Mercia. ("Episode 4.6"), Brida, Sigtryggr, Eardwulf, and the Danes attack Winchester. Ælswith and Æthelflæd suggest calling off the coronation and sending men to Aegelesburg to retake it. ("Episode 4.2"), Æthelflæd and Ælswith worry about the negative influence Æthelhelm may have on Ælfweard. ("Episode 3.6"), Æthelflæd informs Uhtred that her husband will be coming to her estate soon. Odda suggests releasing Ragnar and Brida to find Uhtred. The man they’ve both known since childhood. ("Episode 2.6"), Æthelflæd is at the camp when the Danes attack. Portrayer He fears he is dying after the priests prayed over over him as though preparing for final rights. Aldhelm tells Æthelflæd to act for Mercia and call the men to arms. Couldn ’ t be the king that Aldhelm kill her, and the Danes God. To influence Witan him, and she promises him that she wishes to see that she will her! 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