Described by some contemporaries as "vain, capricious, and troublesome," Isabella could not reconcile herself with her less prominent position in France.
Dijelaskan oleh beberapa penulis kontemporer sebagai "sia-sia, berubah-ubah, dan merepotkan," Isabelle sulit menyesuakan dirinya dengan posisinya yang kurang menonjol di Prancis.