Snorre Sturlasson wrote about her, that Estrid was unkind to the children (Emund, Astrid and Holmfrid) of her husband's mistress Edla; " Queen Estrid was arrogant and not kind towards her stepchildren, and therefore the king sent his son Emund to Vendland, where he was brought up by his maternal relatives".
Snorri Sturluson menulis tentang dia, bahwa Estrid tidak baik terhadap anak-anak (Emund, Astrid dan Holmfrid) dari gundik suaminya Edla; "Ratu Estrid sombong dan tidak baik terhadap anak tirinya, dan oleh karena itu raja mengirim putranya Emund ke Vendland, tempat dia dibesarkan oleh sanak saudaranya".