Richard, although not a sovereign, rather a royal prince, was the wealthiest man in the Kingdom of England and perhaps in Europe. Sanchia was engaged to Raymond VII of Toulouse, but the weak part he played in recent fighting with the king of France was a good enough excuse for breaking the bond. Eleanor and Sanchia's uncle Peter was sent to negotiate the marriage contract in 1242.
Richard, though not a monarch but a royal prince, was the richest person in the Kingdom of England and possibly in Europe. Sanchia was betrothed to Raymond VII of Toulouse, yet her minor role in recent battles with King Philip of France provided an adequate reason for breaking their engagement. Eleanor and Sanchia's uncle Peter was dispatched to finalize the marriage contract in 1242.