Matilda and King Afonso's marriage bore seven children, each contributing to the kingdom's lineage and future. Their children included:
Henrique (1147-1155): Despite his young age, Henry represented his father at a council in Toledo when he was just three years old. Tragically, he passed away at the age of eight, shortly after the birth of his brother Sancho.
Urraca (1148-1211): Urraca married King Ferdinand II of León and became the mother of King Alfonso IX. Although their marriage was annulled in 1171 or 1172, Urraca led a notable life in Zamora and the Monastery of Santa María in Wamba.
Teresa (1151-1218): Countess consort of Flanders through her marriage to Philip I, Theresa later became the Duchess consort of Burgundy through her second marriage to Odo III.
Mafalda (1153-after 1162): In her childhood, Mafalda was betrothed to Alfonso, future King Alfonso II of Aragon. However, the death of Ramón Berenguer IV led to a change in plans, and Alfonso married Sancha instead.
Sancho I of Portugal (1154-1211): Sancho, the
future king, was baptized with the name Martin due to his birth on the
feast day of Saint Martin.
João (1156-1164): John's life was cut short, as
he passed away at a young age.
Sancha (1157-1166/67): Born just ten days before
her mother's death, Sancha tragically died before reaching the age of ten.
