Edward's downfall comes in 1326 when his wife, Queen Isabella, travels to her native France, then, along with her lover Roger Mortimer, invades England.

Despite their tiny force, they quickly rally support for their cause.

The king flees London, and his companion since Piers Gaveston's death, Hugh Despenser, is publicly tried and executed.

Edward is eventually captured and charged with breaking his coronation oath.

He is deposed and remains imprisoned in Gloucestershire until he is murdered some time in the autumn of 1327, presumably by agents of Isabella and Mortimer.