The tribute took place in Westminster Abbey, where Eleanor's remains rest. Three wreaths were placed on her tomb.
Eleanor of Castile, daughter of Ferdinand III the Saint, married Edward I, Crown Prince of England, at the monastery of Las Huelgas (Burgos). Marriage was an indispensable occurrence for sealing a peace agreement between Castile and England, which were at odds over the possession of Gascony.
Eleanor of Castile and her husband both took part in the Ninth Crusade. Whilst in the Holy Land, they were proclaimed Kings of England in 1272, although their coronation took place after their return from the expedition.
Eleanor and Edward had fifteen children. She is said to have been a devoted companion of Edward, so much so that, according to legend, she saved her husband's life by sucking the venom out of a viper.
Eleanor of Castile died at Harby (Lincolnshire) in 1290. The King ordered a cross to be placed at each stop of the funeral procession from Harby to Westminster. There were twelve crosses, the most famous one erected at Charing Cross.