Edward III, at the young age of fourteen, was proclaimed king following the abdication of his father, Edward II, who had been unpopular and ineffective. His mother, Queen Isabella of France, had long been dissatisfied with Edward II’s reign, which was marred by military setbacks and internal discontent. Joined by her lover, Roger Mortimer, they successfully dethroned Edward II in a series of political maneuvers, signaling a shift towards more direct influence by the monarchy's female members. With the young Edward III at the helm, the initial governance was led by Isabella and Mortimer as regents until he reached maturity.

This change in power was wrapped in the complexities of feudal loyalty and a struggle for control among the nobility of England. The coronation took place in a politically charged environment, deeply affected by the previous regime's failures, including the loss of territory in Scotland and France. Mortimer, in particular, accumulated significant power during this time, while Isabella maneuvered to ensure her son’s position was solidified against potential rivals. The ascension of Edward III would later lead to a reign that significantly impacted England through military campaigns, including the Hundred Years' War, as he sought to reclaim lost territories in France.