In 661, Æthelwealh received the territories of the Meon Valley in modern-day Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight from his godfather, Wulfhere, king of Mercia.
No ano 661, Æthelwealh recibiu os territorios de Meonwara, actualmente Hampshire, e a Illa de Wight do seu padriño, Wulfhere, rei de Mercia.