Contemporary accounts refer to various signs of friendship between the two when Richard was at Philip's court in 1187 during his rebellion against his father Henry II, including sleeping in the same bed.
Keskaegsed kirjeldused mainivad mitmeid sõpruse märke ajast, mil Richard oli 1187. aastal Philippe'i õukonnas, mässates oma isa Henry II vastu, sealhulgas magasid Richard ja Philip samas voodis.