More recently, Lagertha (played by Katheryn Winnick) is a main character in the 2013 TV series Vikings. Broadly based on Saxo's account, the series portrays her as a shield-maiden and as Ragnar's first wife, who later rules as a jarl and then as a queen in her own right.

Does Lagertha become queen?

Many years later, Ragnar has become the King of Kattegat, and Lagertha feels her position was always meant to be by his side, as queen. She decides to take Kattegat back for herself, and she kills Aslaug while she's at it. She becomes the Queen of Kattegat, at least for a time.

Was there a real queen Lagertha?

Legend says the real Lagertha was in fact a Viking shieldmaiden and was the ruler of Norway. The legends do confirm she was once the wife of the famous Viking King, Ragnar Lodbrok.