Editing Jane Shore (section)

== Royal mistress ==
According to the [[Patent Rolls]] for 4 December 1476, it was during this same year that Lambert began her liaison with Edward IV, after his return from France.<ref name="Kendall, Paul M. 1956">Kendall, p. 173</ref> Edward remained involved with her until his death.<ref name="Clive, Mary 1973"/> She had a large amount of influence over the king, but would not use it for her own personal gain.<ref name="Ross, Charles 1974">Ross, Charles. ''Edward IV''. Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1974, 316.</ref><ref name="Moor p54"/> This was exemplified by her practice of bringing those out of favour before the king to help them gain pardon.<ref name="Scofield162"/><ref name="Moor p54"/> Lambert, according to the official records, was not showered with gifts, unlike many of Edward's previous mistresses.<ref name="Ross, Charles 1974"/> Their relationship lasted until Edward's death in 1483. It is reputed that her advocacy saved [[Eton College]], and the society for the ladies at Eton College is to this day called the Jane Shore Society in her memory.