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, who was not a monarch but a royal prince, was the wealthiest individual in both England and possibly Europe. Despite her involvement in recent skirmishes with King Philip of France, Sanchia’s limited role served as justification for breaking her engagement to Raymond VII of Toulouse. Eleanor, along with her uncle Peter, negotiated the marriage contract between Sanchia and Raymond in 1242.