Matilda and Henry seem to have known one another for some time before their marriage – William of Malmesbury states that Henry had "long been attached" to her, and Orderic Vitalis says that Henry had "long adored" her character.
Matilda dan Henry sepertinya sudah saling kenal sebelum pernikahan mereka — William dari Malmesbury menyatakan bahwa Henry telah "lama terpaut" olehnya, dan Orderic Vitalis berkata bahwa Henry telah "lama memuja" karakter Edith.