Ælfwynn of Mercia is a supporting character in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series. She is the daughter of Lady Æthelflæd and Lord Æthelred.

It could be considered that Ælfwynn was the last ruler of Mercia, but that kingdom was not entirely absorbed into the kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons, later the kingdom of England, until much later.

Apr 28, 2020 · King Edward later attempted to use his niece Aelfwynn (Helena Albright), still only a child, as a bargaining piece in negotiations between Wessex and Mercia, and betrothed her against Aethelflaed...

Mar 23, 2022 · The fate of Ælfwynn and the Mercian succession is key plot arc in season 5 of The Last Kingdom, but how true is the Netflix show to real history? How much is known about the real woman who shares the name, and could she have succeeded her mother Æthelflæd as a second Lady of the Mercians?

The Last Kingdom is a British historical drama television series created and developed for television by Stephen Butchard, based on The Saxon Stories series of novels by Bernard Cornwell. The series premiered on 10 October 2015 on BBC Two .

May 7, 2020 · Also grown is Aethelflaed's daughter, Aelfwynn, who is 12 years old and plays an important role in the new season. However, moving away from the book series and real-life history, the show casts...

As Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred--born a Saxon but raised by Vikings--seeks to claim his ancestral birthright. Armies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England - and Uhtred's hope for …

Apr 26, 2020 · Episode #4.7: Directed by David Moore. With Cavan Clerkin, Timothy Innes, Eliza Butterworth, Alexander Dreymon. Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Cnut's kinsman Sigtryggr arrives in Wales.

Mar 17, 2022 · Who is Aelfwynn? Aelfwynn is the daughter of Lady Aethelflaed, who longs to be free from her strict mother and the pressure that comes with being next in line for the throne.

Apr 4, 2022 · Aelfwynn frequently makes poor decisions. No one can deny that. But first of all, she appears to be a teenager, AKA an age group widely known for boneheaded decisions and mood swings.