In real life, although Prince John was less popular as king than his brother, he did not tax the English people any more heavily than his brother had, though this film suggests this was the case, such as when he tripled taxes following him overhearing the Sheriff and Sir Hiss singing 'The Phoney King of England' song. In fact, it was under King Richard's reign that taxes were significantly increased in order to fund his military campaigns, particularly that of the Third Crusade. However, Richard was more popular with the people and nobles than his brother due to his many military victories, his reputation for fairness and his image of the Crusader King.

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