The 8 - year - old Alys was then sent to England as Henry 's ward .
In January 1169 , Louis and Henry II of England signed a contract for the marriage between Alys and Henry 's son Richard the Lionheart .
The 8 - year - old Alys was then sent to England as Henry 's ward .
In January 1169 , Louis and Henry II of England signed a contract for the marriage between Alys and Henry 's son Richard the Lionheart .