Edward was at odds with the Lancastrians .
Edward found himself at odds with the barons , too , in particular his 1st cousin Thomas , 2nd Earl of Lancaster , whilst continuing the war against the Scots that he had inherited from Edward I . Using her own supporters at court , and the patronage of her French family , Isabella attempted to find a political path through these challenges ; she successfully formed an alliance with Gaveston , but after his death at the hands of the barons her position grew increasingly precarious .
Isabella of France