In the years following Otto's death, Adelaide exerted a powerful influence at court. However, Adelaide was in conflict with her daughter-in-law, the Byzantine princess Theophanu, as only one woman could be queen and hold the associated functions and powers at court. Adelaide was able to maintain the title imperatrix augusta even though Theophanu now also used it.
Following Otto's death, Adelaide exerted considerable power at court. However, she had a conflict with her daughter-in-law, Theophanu, who was also vying for the queenly position and its associated powers. Despite this rivalry, Adelaide managed to keep her title "imperatrix augusta" while Theophanu also used it.