[7] They unofficially acted as hostesses, ensuring the royal family was not involved in scandals and giving gifts to high-ranking officials in a society where this was important to maintain bonds.

[11] In 866, Ermentrude was consecrated by the Archbishop Hincmar of Rheims during a politically turbulent time regarding his relationship with Charles II.

According to Z. Mistry, the ordination shows two important ideas about Ermentrude and queenship in general: a) dynastic security b) how to be a good wife to a king.

[13] [14] Fittingly, Ermentrude had an interest in religious foundations[15] and associations with several convents, including Chelles and Avenay.

Zubin Mistry points out that Hincmar also developed an ideology for the behaviour of queens in his ordination and other works.