<P> An agreement was reached to satisfy everyone . Philip of Évreux and his wife Joan received the kingdom of Navarre and other territorial compensation in exchange for which they would recognize Philip of Valois as King of France . </P> <P> The kingdom of Navarre belonged to the King of France since the marriage of Philip IV and Joan I of Navarre, Countess of Champagne and Brie . Louis X had inherited Navarre from his mother and in 1328 his daughter Joan was finally recognized as Queen of Navarre, despite the suspicions of illegitimacy (the late return was not in the least prevented Philip the Tall and Charles the Fair, who officially called themselves Kings of France and Navarre). In addition, Philip of Valois, not being himself a descendant and heir of the kings of Navarre as were his predecessors, could restore the kingdom of Navarre without regret to Joan, the rightful heir, in exchange for her giving up the crown of France . The kingdom of Navarre will not return to the kings of France until much later, when Henry of Navarre, the future Henry IV, accedes to the throne of France, thus establishing the Bourbon dynasty . Thereafter, the French kings will again bear the title "King of France and Navarre ." </P> <P> Soon after, Philip of Valois was proclaimed King of France under the name of Philip VI of France by the peers of the realm . The Valois took power following the direct Capetians . </P> <P> The last royal election dates back to Louis VIII the Lion in 1223 . The royal power was weakened and so was the legitimacy of the Count of Valois, for it was not as unassailable as that of his predecessors on the throne . They were expecting their generous gifts, great concessions from the new king . Edward III came to pay tribute to French king, hoping also for some territorial compensation . Philip VI did not understand the danger that threatened him and did nothing to protect himself . </P>

Who claimed the french throne when there were no more capetians to rule