Catherine Woodville - The Sister Of The White Queen

Catherine Woodville - The Sister Of The White Queen
One of the most influential women of Medieval England was Elizabeth Woodville, the woman who became Queen marrying Edward IV. She was seen as a prominent player during the Wars of the Roses, and she was known for her great beauty and she was the consort to the King. But she had a sister who’s children would become troublesome and one in particular would lose his life being executed during the Tudor Period. Catherine Woodville was a member of the Woodville family and she also came to prominence during Edward IV’s reign, however she managed to survive and even lived well and comfortably during the reign of the Tudor king Henry VII. But what is the story of the sister of the white queen?

[@amandadunn1238]

The painting of her shows how beautiful the women in that family were.

[@daniellemusella1594]

I think it would've been cool, if Katherine and Jasper Tudor had children together. Those kids would've probably gone on to have a lot of influence at their cousin's courts. I've heard that the couple had an affectionate relationship, even though it didn't blossom into the same sweeping romance as her sister's with Edward IV. (5/26/2022)

[@dianetheisen8664]

Elizabeth Woodville had a lot of relatives and went about getting them advantageous marriages. Another viewer made the comment that because of this, she was not well-liked. But I had read that she did what any one would do if they were queen, take care of her family. And people were probably very jealous, too. Thank you for the history about one such relative of Elizabeth Woodville. I did not realize she married Jasper Tudor.

[@vintagegal541]

Hi Diane, That was probably me who you referred to making the comment about Elizabeth Woodville not being well liked because raising her family's fortunes while she was queen. That's what I have read and seen in documentaries. I agree with you, she had the power and looked after her family. I think jealousy played a big part in it too. She wasn't as "high born" as many nobles and their were not happy with her influence over Edward IV. Anne Boleyn did the same thing while she was in Henry VIII's good graces before and after her marriage to him. I just saw something on the Seymours too, but I can't remember if Jane's brothers, Thomas & Edward had already been given titles by Henry or if it was because Henry fell for Jane. Truly, I was so many history channels and things sometimes get a bit jumbled. 🙃

[@dianetheisen8664]

@@vintagegal541 It very well could have been your comments I read 📚. LOL. You're right, of course, about the other instances of advancing one's relatives. All noble families were always trying to gain advancement, titles, land, etc and if their daughters had to marry the king in order to achieve this, so be it. This was certainly true in Anne Boleyn's case. And jealousy was rampant back then too. It caused a lot of trouble for Anne. You had to tread a fine line in Henry's, both the VII and VIII, court.

[@vintagegal541]

@@dianetheisen8664 Amen, Sister! It's still going on in today's governments. Also, the large corporation that I'm retired from (it was a lot stronger from the 1940's to 1980's) had a lot of nepotism, which is a smaller scale. However, mom or dad would be hired, move up in the company and then bring kids, siblings, etc. I'm proud to say that I was not among that lot. I'm just grateful for what I have in my life. Some people want more and more.

[@dianetheisen8664]

@@vintagegal541 So true. The saying, 'The more you make, the more you want' was so then and now. Greed will never die out, sadly.

[@vintagegal541]

@@dianetheisen8664 Diane, I will repeat myself, Amen Sister! I had an ex brother in law like that. See what I have, see what how much I can make, see who's name I can drop. I could never stand him. Yes, when I got divorced, I not only got rid of a husband, but an annoying a&& as well.

[@kellysokoly2497]

Thank You for this intriguing story in history. I enjoy so much learning about my ancestors. Again, Thank You

[@LindaLinda80Linda]

You learn something new every day and today this video has done that! Had no idea about Catherine or her marriage to Jasper Tudor. Thanks.

[@onthebeach1336]

Thank you for another great video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Orphen42O]

Supposedly the Duke of Buckingham was upset about being married to the daughter of mere knight. When she became Queen, Elizabeth Woodville made advantageous marriages for her siblings. The nobility was upset because she was depriving them of eligible husbands for noble daughters.

[@vintagegal541]

Hi Andrea, I've read that Elizabeth was not very well liked in general. As you pointed out here about her making good matches for her siblings, I understand that she elevated her family to the chagrin to the more noble born. Apparently, Edward IV was besotted with her.

[@Nightbird1914]

@@vintagegal541 Initially Edward was besotted with Elizabeth but he became a notorious womanizer with many mistresses, notably Jane Shore.

[@vintagegal541]

@@Nightbird1914 Yes, I remember that now. Thanks for refreshing my memory. I watched the Olivier version of "Richard III" and Jane Shore was pretty prominent in it.

[@Nightbird1914]

@@vintagegal541 Oh! I’m interested in watching that. I’ve read a couple of Historical Fiction novels about their relationship.

[@vintagegal541]

@@Nightbird1914 Hi Collnss, I watched the O1955 Olivier version on HBOMax. I have got to say that I thought it was beautifully filmed in color. The costumes are gorgeous, especially the men's.! I actually found it somewhat easy to follow because Shakespeare isn't always. Olivier is very good, but I will say that Sir Cedric Hardwick (60's) was way to old to be playing Edward IV who would have been in his 30's. The same with Gielgud and Richardson playing the other two royal brothers, but they were all known to be Shakespearean actors on the stage. Pamela Brown played Jane Shore. I loved how she silently moved around the set because she was supposed to hide in the "shadows". If you get a chance, I recommend it. There's a 1995 version that I haven't seen starring Ian McKellen as Richard and Annette Bening as Elizabeth Woodville. It's set in 1930's England. IMDB says it's set on the eve of fascism. Interesting concept, There's my essay for the day. I hope that you get a chance to see the 1955 version. Have a fab day!🌻

[@vintagegal541]

Another interesting video about another forgotten woman. Thank you, HRH!

[@jameshalley9763]

My 15th Great Grand Mother or 16th or 17th depending on which family tree I use.

[@nancycampbell8671]

@@jameshalley9763 for real??

[@vintagegal541]

@@jameshalley9763 Wow! It's always incredible when people can trace their family back that far. My ex's mother had documentation that she, I forgot from which parent, was a direct descendant of King John. I don't remember which of John's children either. Since I didn't like my ex mother-in-law, I had to chuckle at that one. Historically, John has always been the worst. But, then again, Henry VIII was not walk in the park either and really, there were a few of those over the last 1,100 years. 😉

[@laurabrooks7655]

I'm descended from her too.

[@alexiss5005]

Hey cousin! She’s my great grandmother as well

[@kelsey.targaryen]

Your videos keep getting better! Nice job!

[@sarahfellows6608]

Brilliant video as always would like a video on George Boleyn he's really interesting

[@anthonytroisi6682]

Jacquetta and Richard Woodville, Elizabeth's parents, were considered the best-looking couple of their generation at the British court.

[@annemazs9257]

love this channel

[@cassandraralph5906]

Thank you for your wonderful work 🙏 😊 🙌

[@MyHubbyzGirlfriend]

I was surprised to find that my family tree includes Catherine through Anne. Thank you for teaching me so much about my colorful branches!

[@kaloarepo288]

She had some Italian in her background too as her great grandmother was Margarita del Balzo countess of Conversano in southern Italy-also in the mix was Simon de Montfort who was the son of Simon de Montfort an English exile in southern Italy who married into Italian aristocracy.

[@cassandraralph5906]

I learned a lot today about the War of the Roses, and the beginning of the Tudor monarchy.

[@robertvandaley1007]

My 16th great grandmother Catherine!

[@johnfinnie1181]

Wow id love a family tree like this

[@robertvandaley1007]

@@johnfinnie1181 have you done research on ancestry or any other site? I have found multiple people in mine that made me very proud to be a descendant of, such as Catherine Woodville. I also am a descendant of Mary Queen of Scots aunt Janet Stewart Bastard of King James of Scotland husband of Margaret Tudor sister to Henry VIII

[@alexiss5005]

I’m descended from James as well

[@patriciajrs46]

How lucky you are. Good way to go.

[@jenniferg3402]

So @Robert and @Alexis are you guys related ? I’m assuming so. Pretty cool if you guys are and found out through this chat!

[@jamest2401]

Edward V was not an infant when he disappeared in the Tower. He was 12 years old.

[@MissHellybaybee]

I would like to know more about Jacquetta Woodville (the sister not the mother) - is there anything on her?

[@SafetySpooon]

It's pronounced "Jack-ETTA". *NOT* "Ja-QUETTA". It's a French-based name.

[@alexiss5005]

She’s my great grandmother!!

[@kathleenvargovich9539]

God you've been around forever haven't you

[@alexisstevens709]

@@kathleenvargovich9539 lol 16th but still great 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@janebeatty9472]

We are cousins. She was an Aunt. I am of the Staffords of Grafton Hall.

[@TheHr4]

She is also my 16th GGrandmother? Hey Cousin!

[@toritori5835]

She’s one of my ancestors as is her daughter, Anne.

[@TheHr4]

My 16th Great Grandmother.

[@Heothbremel]

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[@vincentblack7467]

Is this a modern term the white queen or as she always been called it form then to now? I realise it to do the war of the roses.

[@joealyjim3029]

Elizabeth Wydeville was always called the white queen afaik, stemming from being the first yorkist queen.

[@bridgetcooper6331]

She looked prettier than Her sister Elizabeth

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

I enjoy your videos immensely. *However*, when I hear the word "however" more than 3 times in the space of a 10 or 15 minute video, it makes me groan, and want to change the channel. Just FYI.

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

This particular video could make for a fun drinking game...😜

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

I wish you hadn't pointed that out. Lol

[@paperroses7615]

Please do a video of Jesse James he is a major Descendant of the Tudors found this out on a Google search for famous people Family Trees I know all of my mother's cousins last names related to a different person and saw all of her cousins related to her DNA test proven this wasn't Jesse James it's another person but Somehow Jesse James is my DNA related Follow his tree to the Tudors

[@EveWilliamsMusic]

Edward V was not an infant. He was 12.

[@sonofherne]

Almost 13, in fact.

[@EveWilliamsMusic]

@@sonofherne He was born on 2nd November 1470 and died in mid 1483, so he didn't actually quite make it to 13 sadly: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_V_of_England?wprov=sfla1

[@patriciajrs46]

Who was the White Queen? Why was she called that?

[@wvmountaingirl1976]

Wife of Edward IV, Elizabeth Woodville. She was married to Gray, a Lancaster supporter. Idk why they call her the white queen unless it's cause it's the name of Philippa Gregory's book.

[@XoAngelFanyXo]

She’s called the white queen bc the yorks Color/rose was white whereas the lancasters were red.

[@dainty_af]

@@wvmountaingirl1976 Phillippa Gregory called her the White Queen because that's what she was called during her lifetime. @Vic has it right- the families York/Lancaster were symbolized by White/Red roses- hence the War of The Roses. The Red/White Queen theme was also used by Lewis Carroll in Through the Looking Glass.

[@janebeatty9472]

Elizabeth Woodville. The “White Queen” title comes from the white rose badge of the Plantagenet family which she married into with King Edward IV. The Red Queen was Margaret Beaufort. The Lancastrian matriarch with a red rose as their badge. Hence the name of this era…The War of the Roses.

[@alleynealisleem9777]

Never heard of Her!

[@janlack9343]

Please stop showing your ignorance.

[@meg4458]

Bless your heart.

[@alleynealisleem9777]

@@meg4458 Thank You!🥰

[@kazoolibra7322]

So, was her marriage to Jasper Tudor a love match or did he marry her for her money? Always seemed like a strange match to me

[@daniellemusella1594]

@kazoolibra I made a comment about this further up. (5/26/2022)

[@kazoolibra7322]

@@daniellemusella1594 thank you!!

[@kittykate5russell855]

I would guess she married him because she was told to! No choice then.

[@kfaunce1]

Catherine's father was not royal. He was gentry!

[@WonderfulEagle-mm1vj]

Sll this for a little land and wealth😮.

[@johnfinnie1181]

Didnt she marry a man while she was still a child!! Or was that another sister or Elizabeths daughter?!?!

[@daniellemusella1594]

@JohnFinnie I'm more surprised that her daughter went on to have an affair with her own cousin [Anne, with Henry VIII]. (5/26/2022)

[@johnfinnie1181]

@@daniellemusella1594 its a family thing lol look at Elizabeth of York & Richard 3rd?? Wasnt she meant to marry whoever held the crown after the battle ?

[@daniellemusella1594]

@@johnfinnie1181 That's definitely a story. But as far as I know, actual, irrefutable, concrete evidence for it has yet to be found. (5/27/2022)

[@janebeatty9472]

Proxy marriages between noble and Royal children were common.

[@sonofherne]

@@johnfinnie1181 Nothing happened between them, it seems. Just rumours. He was planning a marriage for her but not with himself--she was to marry a Portuguese duke and he was going to marry a Portuguese princess. The documents exist in the Portugal state paper.

[@peterjason1735]

La légende de gisellee.monster snowquen's est mon idole. C'est la personne que j'aspire à êtrec, c'est ma lumière du jour

[@MLPH09]

I really like your videos very much but I cannot stand it when you keep saying however it really irritates me sorry Gotta say it

[@IrishCinnsealach]

I wonder if African Americans will refrain from claiming she was black. 😂😂

[@patsysadowski1546]

That never happens and liking your own comment is embarrassing.

[@IrishCinnsealach]

@@patsysadowski1546 just in case you missed it I'll like it till tomorrow. I

[@IrishCinnsealach]

@@patsysadowski1546 now it's back to one like. 😂😂

[@meg4458]

@@IrishCinnsealach Please learn English, pheasant. LOL

[@user-ho2pf5mj5g]

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