Elizabeth Woodville - The White Queen Documentary

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[@josephcollins6033]

I can't listen to any more of these. How can you say that Richard "ordered' the execution of the boys? Seems like he surely had something to do with that, but his life makes it difficult to assume this with ease. No scholar can make such a claim as you have here. Disappointing and on the level on the 6th grade.

[@josephcollins6033]

@Elle Amen!

[@Nempho]

❤

[@Nempho]

Yes

[@vjwlove]

If I married into a house and was surrounded by people that wanted me gone, I would certainly make sure every effort to place family members in position to support and protect my interests. It is "less" likely for family to betray you, your spouse, and children. I wouldn't call that grasping for power. Sounds like a better option than trying to befriend people that hate you.

[@lyndsaycrawford]

Precisely, I made the exact same point. The bad attitude towards the woodvilles was just old aristocracy snobbery, bitter to see “low” ppl rise. And look what happened when they lost the security of the king. The old aristocracy basically wiped them out!

[@mangot589]

Yes, but back then, it was not a wise move. One of the biggest beefs of the the barons was how many and how much they were receiving. A bit less nepotism would have probably served her better. The same thing happened with Edward III’s wife.

[@umitencho]

@@mangot589 Problem with that is the the barons found any reason to kill their rivals. Just look at the various best friends of previous kings up to that point who ended up dead.

[@emmablake6538]

Victoria, I don't agree. Family know best how to totally destroy one. It is always a good idea to make allies that would otherwise fight for the enemies' side.

[@lyndsaycrawford]

@@mangot589 the whole medieval (& modern) institution of monarchy is based on nepotism.

[@evelinszabo6562]

I've read that Elizabeth Woodville is an ancestor of every British monarch from 1509 right up to today. Queen Elizabeth II is her 14X great-granddaughter. It's quite fascinating!

[@kimcasey1855]

Ancestry says she is my 17th× Great Grandma. It is so neat learning my family history.

[@sisterseverus]

So is Margaret Beaufort

[@harveywinton2577]

I found out only last week she is also my 17th great grandmother crazy!!!

[@catsberry4858]

Lots of inter-marrying. Most English people are related to each other, down the line enough 😅

[@cherylday1831]

​@@catsberry4858😂

[@wvmountaingirl1976]

I have been waiting FOREVER for a documentary on Elizabeth Woodville!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

[@waltymcnalty]

Agreed! an incredible woman. She deserves more credit

[@dawndawson5674]

Ditto

[@Thatsoutherngirlkaitlyn]

Watch the white queen on starz. It's a show and it's so good! Then it's a sequel. "The white princess" then "the spanish princess" they are sooooo good

[@waltymcnalty]

@@Thatsoutherngirlkaitlyn I’ve seen it! its great despite some if the historical flaws. i have it on dvd and the soundtrack ❤️

[@wvmountaingirl1976]

@@Thatsoutherngirlkaitlyn those series are the only reason I'm here. If not for them I'd never knew about British history. They are also the only reason I subscribe to Starz lol.

[@annabelaustin5282]

unique woman. Very determined survivor and very healthy bearing so many children who survived childhood.

[@sandisandii2033]

The White Queen/The White Princess & The Spanish Priness TV series was one of the best ive seen.

[@kkane8809]

I know! . I keep checking in high hopes that something like them will come out. I would not be mad if it was a new series about the life and times of Lady Margaret Beaufort. She really played a massive role in the making of kings and the reign of her son AND grandson.

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

Oh yes by far......I accidentally watched them out of order but still knew what was going on as I watched. I was so sad when the series ended I hope spanish princess has a 3rd season

[@francesbacon7825]

Awful historical facts. Do not ever use these series for learning. Enjoy the acting and false costumes. The Spanish Princess would never have had a Muslim in her army. No Muslim would be anywhere near the Spanish. Remember they were fighting them. I hate when history shows put modern day people into these series.

[@BeveC21E]

May we take this as a recommendation? I've bypassed these series continually. However now, I believe I shall have a gander. On your recommendation! Thanx

[@francesbacon7825]

@@BeveC21E just remember to not use these as historical programs. Enjoy the terrific acting, costumes and sets. Good story telling but again so far from true history. I watch them because they are beautifully done.

[@leanie5234]

It always annoys me that Elizabeth Woodville is called a commoner when her mother was of noble birth. Henry VII did not seem to consider himself to be a commoner even though his own father's father was a servant .

[@PeopleProfiles]

The Woodville's were landed gentry, not nobles...Commoners were not peasants, they were the middle classes.

[@hardyquinn9442]

Elizabeth & Edward have my favorite story of all royal marriages. Im incredibly happy to see this, I never get tired of hearing this story!❤🖤

[@ashleyleonard8148]

Except her cheated on her hand fulls of times when she got older...so, it was a fairly fickle attachment.

[@darcylett486]

@@ashleyleonard8148 I know he had a favorite mistress . Jane shore

[@roolenoir3183]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard about her “ eyes being heavy lidded like a dragon “ that’s an awesome description! I can almost see her blinking...

[@romelnegut2005]

She didn't betrayed the House of York, Richard made the biggest mistake, thus she had no choice but to ally herself with her former allies, the House of Lancaster. Elizabeth Woodville was a strong-willed woman and, despite the fact that she believed that her sons will be safe, something that will not happen, she changed the course of history.

[@dsteely2588]

Learn how to write a proper English sentence

[@romelnegut2005]

@@dsteely2588 Teach me then.

[@PeopleProfiles]

Richard, and his supporters, both then and now, would have and do see her as a traitor, hence the end question.

[@romelnegut2005]

@@PeopleProfiles That's a good point.

[@gonefishing167]

I don’t see the point of being critical to another on a history channel. That sort of thing is reserved for ‘people’ on Twitter. Please leave history channels in peace. Thank you 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TheJanabeke]

Great video! I love Elizabeth Woodville, she's my favorite!

[@miriampborne]

Great in depth view of both Elizabeth Woodville and also of of English history which she helped weave together and unfurl into the Tudor dynasty - will be watching more , thanks so much!

[@PhatFatLife]

This is so cool, I loved all the Starz series on the Woodvilles

[@patriciabarkley735]

I watched that series too. I loved it. I think I will watch it again.

[@Drivingthruthebay]

Me too!!! They are all so good!

[@Whoa_Lisa]

Thank you for this wonderful video on Elizabeth Woodville I have been waiting for a great video on this particular queen and now you've created one. Thank you 🤍🤍🤍

[@caroliner2029]

Thank you for mentioning Jacquetta of Luxembourg. She's my 16x great gran and I find her fascinating. I think that I might be descended from Elizabeth Woodville through Leonard Grey her grandson, and Leonard's son Neill Grey. As a younger man, Leonard had asked Henry viii's ex-mistress Elizabeth Blount to marry him. Correspondence exists showing that he asked Thomas Cromwell to put in a good word for him. Elizabeth turned him down. Leonard was later in Ireland as governor under orders from Henry Viii, and Leonard seems to have made a match with an Irish noble woman, of the O'Neill clan. This was strictly outlawed by King Henry. Leonard's sister was married into Irish aristocracy, and let some of his nephews who were political 'criminals' evade English capture. Leonard was recalled back to England by Henry, arrested and beheaded around the time that Thomas Cromwell was. Neither man stood a chance. Leonard's nephews had been arrested, hanged, drawn and quartered. Correspondence exists showing that Neill Grey was asked secretly by Elizabeth 1's government, to work as a hitman to kill his half brother Sean O'Neill. He was trusted by Sean and able to get close to his older brother because he was given the position of official message bearer and mouthpiece. Because Irish historical documents have been damaged or destroyed, there are some gaps in my knowledge of family history.

[@gonefishing167]

Wow, you have a wonderful lineage . 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Chinew60]

Do you know anything about Neil of Nine Hostages?

[@michaelmichael8314]

Greetings cousin. Elizabeth Woodville is my 18th great grandmother, through her granddaughter Mary Grey. However if you're from Ireland we're likely related to each other more recently

[@shadow_hillsgrandma8224]

RICHARD III is my 18 x,s great uncle and was INNOCENT

[@juliexx1686]

Fascinating! ♥️

[@dannyjoseph6256]

i like the fact that the words "overly ambitious" were not used to describe her as some commoners are accused of being when they aspire to marry royalty

[@marinatebbenham4011]

Please please do Anne Neville next. I love your videos and how you talk even about less known and popular people such as Elizabeth Woodville. Please can you do Anne Neville next, as there's sadly very few videos and no documentaries about her, and she's mostly forgotten. If you need someone to do the artwork, I could offer my services.

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[@gonefishing167]

Another great suggestion. A very nice guide showed me her plaque in Westminster abbey . I do so wish her plaque ( or even a replica) could be reunited with Richard in Leicester . I do think they really loved each other 🙏🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@wvmountaingirl1976]

@@PeopleProfiles yes!!! Please do Anne Neville

[@darcylett486]

That would be a good one. I'd definitely watch it! Her sister Isabel too

[@lifeaccordingtoali]

I descend from Elizabeth through her only living son, Thomas Grey, she will always be my favorite ancestor. One I am forever proud of!🤍🤍

[@angelaavalon]

Well Hello there cousin! I just found out that I am also descended from Thomas Grey.

[@lifeaccordingtoali]

@@angelaavalon I come from his 8th child, Cecily Grey. You?

[@brooke6549]

Elizabeth Woodville had other children and some of them went on to have their own offspring. Elizabeth of York, Edward V of England, Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, Cecily of York, Thomas Grey, 1st Marquess of Dorset, Catherine of York, Richard Gray, George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford, Anne of York, Margaret of York, Bridget of York, Mary of York. Some of them died young, but example Elizabeth of York went on and had heirs, so her bloodline even went all the way to the Staurts example Mary Queen of Scott’s. She was one of the “mothers” of the Tudor dynasty by giving Tudor/York heirs. Cecily of York was married a couple times later died in 1507 at 38 not great in wealth, she could’ve possibly had a child or two with all the marriages she was in. Catherine of York had children, Anne of York had one child (Thomas Howard). Thomas Howard didn’t have any children though going off records. Bridget of York became a nun and had one child out of wedlock (Agnes of Eltham). Thomas Gray went on to have multiple children, he died in 1501. Elizabeth woodville still had living children and descendants still.

[@moonglow630]

How amazing!!!

[@vivianoshea1083]

Elizabeth Woodville was also Henry VIII Grandmother. From what I read she doted on him.

[@chykim1]

This is becoming my absolute favorite channel💞

[@VeracityLH]

A couple of corrections: Elizabeth attended the reburial of her father- and brother-in-law in 1476, not 1466. She was probably pregnant at the time with her 3rd son George (b Mar 1477 and d 1479) but if so she would have only been a few weeks along and likely did not know. Also, at about 36 minutes, Anthony was not Elizabeth's son but her brother, Earl Rivers.

[@catsberry4858]

I saw that weird Antony goof. Good job 😊

[@sandymiller7014]

Elizabeth is my 15th great grandmother and her daughter Elizabeth continued my link to her. Love this!

[@byenye6386]

Same here

[@haleyhavoc2821]

I also found out she is my great grandmother as well through ancestry

[@tdsims1963]

I am curious. Are you English nobility? What is your title? How are you tracing this because if you are related to her daughter you are also related to Queen Elizabeth ll...Are you allowed to display arms? I am fascinated!

[@byenye6386]

@@tdsims1963 I am an American so I have no titles my ancestors came from the UK before the American revolution

[@kathrynjordan8782]

She's my 16th great grandmother and her daughter Elizabeth also continued my link to her as well. We are in good company!

[@vseddonvs]

Elizabeth Woodville was a brave Woman and deserves the good reputation that History had given her,to get through so much Tragedy and survive is big testament to her strength as the narrator commented,I like her she was a survivor,I learned a lot more abou what became of her when her daughter married Henry Tudor,thank You I really enjoyed this video🌹🌹

[@DavidWilliams-lp5fo]

Your Documentaries on British kings and queens are wonderful!

[@tshlnmirtoch104]

Awesome woman, obviously instrumental in the founding of the Tudor dynasty. Thanks for telling her interesting story so aptly. The dangers, and life time of major stress, the nobility lived with. Horrible.

[@lyndsaycrawford]

I think she must’ve been extremely beautiful & Edward was smitten (still took mistresses tho) if a king fell in love with you of course you would try n advance your families lives. It was just old aristocracy snobbery that hated to see “low” ppl rise.

[@loubot8333]

She really was beautiful

[@lyndsaycrawford]

@More iz Lyfe ain’t that the fuckin truth.

[@Tralala691]

And you too baby. Mmmmmmm

[@lyndsaycrawford]

@@Tralala691 😂😂😂 you my friend, are what we Scots call a chancer 😏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@skiker4560]

Thank you so much for these extremely informative videos. I have and continue to learn from them and enjoy them.

[@davebeecher6579]

Thank you for your time and effort 😊

[@kathrynjordan8782]

This is a wonderful documentary on my 16th great grandmother Elizabeth Woodville. Thank you so much for this documentary.

[@YourGrace_06]

The white queen is one of my favorite shows EVER. Gotta watch it at least once a year since I’ve first seen it about 6 years ago

[@andreawindrim8235]

A fabulous woman. Great documentary vidéo. The narrator is wonderful.

[@andreasleonardo6793]

Nice channel which introduces famous historic persons stories...thanks for sending

[@princessoffire1107]

I'm quite surprised that no one has mentioned that this hour long documentary is about anything and everything concerning the Wars and subsequent years after........ EXCEPT Elizabeth Woodville.

[@TheCandiceWang]

Ooooo. I missed this one somehow! Thanks, everyone! Stay safe 🙏☺️

[@michaelrochester48]

I am a direct descendent of her father through another daughter. Always fascinating when I am related to these people!

[@billpilling5725]

Got a town named after ya...?

[@gail66onutube]

I always feel a slight envy to know of someone who has a link by blood with someone who seemed such a huge part of the UK history.

[@Whoa_Lisa]

That's amazing, have you studied your family tree?

[@Jo-hc8pm]

To be honest you could be related to royalty. If you're european or know you're related to europeans then you could very well find your own link to the royal family. I done some research into my family tree and found out that I'm the 24th great granddaughter to Edward 1st through his daughter Joan of Acre. It's very fascinating researching your own family tree but can be a lot of work.

[@sperez98324]

Well then... M'LORD 🛐

[@keyanddracaryskillua6187]

IDC how embellished it was, ‘The White Queen’ based on Phillipas book, is my favorite. Thank you for doing this powerful woman. May I suggest Cicely Neville next?

[@chykim1]

I like her books, but for entertainment purposes only, because sometimes I think she lives in her own world, so many inaccuracies🤦

[@lyndsaycrawford]

I would love to see a video about Cecily Neville. Love the Phillipa Gregory stuff, but I agree, it’s all just a bit too romantic but that’s the point I suppose it’s not supposed to be taking as accuracy. Love Hilary Mantel books too.

[@keyanddracaryskillua6187]

@@lyndsaycrawford I have not heard of Hilary but I will check her books out.

[@lyndsaycrawford]

@@keyanddracaryskillua6187 she wrote a trilogy, wolf hall, bringing up the bodies & the mirror & the light It’s about Henry viii from Thomas Cromwells POV. Wolf Hall & bringing up the bodies were made into tv shows. Damien Lewis playing Henry viii & mark rylance as Cromwell & Clare Foy as Anne Boleyn. They’re all really gd in wolf hall I haven’t watched bringing up the bodies yet. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it if you like Phillipa Gregory.

[@aroseinwinter7719]

@@chykim1 I’ve only just found out that Richard 3 not only executed her brother but also 1 of her 2 sons she had with her first husband. In the books and series her daughter Elizabeth falls in love with Richard 3 and I don’t think she would have knowing he had her half brother’s head cut off.

[@heldofhil7]

Very comprehensive. Thanks for the upload.

[@lizet3more]

Glad the voice has since been changed with the new introduction , "the man known to history" love it 😀

[@jessicamurk2063]

She Is my favorite queen of all ages ❤

[@joehilner4830]

Freddy Mercury is my favorite Queen.

[@franniefargo9454]

My favorite queen of all time is Freddy Mercury.

[@uba51]

@@franniefargo9454 you’re a little late

[@joannehanna2590]

@jessica Mark Oh mine too !! Not a doubt about it!!💕 ( great minds think alike!! 😏 lol.)

[@joannehanna2590]

@@franniefargo9454 oh YES!! when it comes to the other brand of queens, Freddy's the very best!!! RIP. Mr.Mercury....💕🌹

[@larkascending100]

Thank you for this interesting video on this intriguing figure in English royal history. Its fair to say that a number of modern scholars do not see Elizabeth Woodville in quite such a positive light. Some contemporary accounts indicate she had an enormous appetite for wealth and importance, and that she was extremely ambitious and unscrupulous when it came to entrenching herself and her family in power. While this would only put her on par with many of her royal contemporaries, it is an interesting angle.

[@lordtorbjorn4676]

Catherine De Medici pls

[@cityofjesse5447]

Yessss!!!

[@amymerritt6812]

Yes please

[@hardyquinn9442]

She is fascinating

[@alexandriamarie5666]

Yes !

[@TheFeliciakelley]

YESSSSSSSSS

[@karenmia6696]

Hi...I like the doc 💖 and appreciate the work you put into making it. I do want to mention that there were some inconsistencies throughout it-one example was when you mentioned that King Edward iiii had "precedent" in regard to marrying a commoner, and then you discussed the king Henry 8/Anne Boleyn situation...But the thing is, that couldn't be considered precedent bc it hadn't happened yet, as king Henry was king Edwards future grandson... The time line flops around quite a bit and it was a bit tough to stay focused at times...I like your channel and I mean no disrespect...Just thought I'd give some feedback 🙂🙂

[@louiseevans3510]

Incredible, fascinating woman. The narrator mixed up the Roses. The White Rose is York, then Red, Lancaster.

[@annetteolson2428]

Elizabeth had royal blood through her mother, so she was not a complete commoner. Her mother married a younger son of a king.

[@onagaali2024]

There should be a movie about Elizabeth Woodville. She was a political saavy strategist that played the game for keeps. I need to do a portrait of her she was awesome.

[@BellaJournee]

Theres a show called the White Queen. Its about her life

[@onagaali2024]

@@BellaJournee Right, I have the book but I didn't know it also made a show. I need to check it out.

[@BellaJournee]

@@onagaali2024 The show is really good! Its no longer on air but I'm sure you can find it. It was on Starz.

[@onagaali2024]

@@BellaJournee I'd like to get it by the seasons on DVD like I have with The Tudors. The Tudors I still have to get the remainder seasons after season one.

[@sandranorman5469]

Have VOD-get a lot of the STARZ

[@brendabloomquist]

Bless her heart, she was from a wonderful family, very wise down to earth standings grown fir those days. She was more than beautiful, more than poise. She had the it factor of today. She also fought for what she new was sound and right. What courage at any stage in time. Love her

[@cynthiamartinez6927]

Do Catherine of Aragon!! 👑😍❤

[@gonefishing167]

Greatly admire Catherine also 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@gonefishing167]

Oopsie. Typed ‘Ruby’ , meant ‘Raby’. Apologies 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@hardyquinn9442]

This time period interests me so greatly

[@joannehanna2590]

Have you watched "The Spanish Princess" ? You'll get plenty of Catherine !!! & its about when she went to England to marry Arthur..( that's where in history everything began for her...)

[@welshwitch2126]

The Duke of Clarence betrayed his brother several times and was pardoned several times. He had to go- Edward couldn’t trust him. At least Clarence got to pick his manner of death.

[@partlycloudy3519]

The Woodville family grew in status quite quickly . If it wasnt for Elisabeth daughter of Edward the 4th we wouldn't have had the Tudor dynasty thanks to Margret Beaufort son Henry Tudor marrying Elizabeth . Such a rich history !!

[@wiscochic861plutochic5]

Elizabeth woodville was my 17th great grandmother married to Edward her daughter Elizabeth of York my 16th great grandmother going down my direct line: Margaret tudor, James V, James 1st Earl Moray, Elisabeth stuart gravin von moray, Lord James Stuart 3rd Earl Moray, James Stuart earl van moray, lady Margaret Douglas Stuart, George Sutherland, George jr sutherland, Samuel Sutherland, Philemon Sutherland, Mary Polly Sutherland, Hope Ann Powell, ending it at my great great grandfather Robert Bernard.

[@mangot589]

Oh my, this was fantastic! A real documentary. New subscriber here. And your tees, I bought two. I love them! Those Plantagenets were sure tall for the day, that’s for sure.

[@PeopleProfiles]

Thank you that's very kind of you.

[@paige393]

So a 12 year old girl can marry a 26 year old guy, but a woman that’s four years older is taboo? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lisaprevidi9975]

It's a consequence of those times' chauvinism. 1400s' men (all the way up until today, at some extent) used the claim that women were to marry and produce children with older men because nature favoured that situation. It's true that women cannot conceive (or conceive healthy babies) over a certain age, whilst men can, but too often this became a justification for very aged men to have baby brides (look at Henry VIII and Katherine Howard's marriage), while stigmatizing the opposite situation even in the cases in which the wife's condition doesn't create issues with her child bearing potential. Sad.

[@partlycloudy3519]

Please do a video on Suleiman & Hurrem the Sultan & Sultanate of the Ottman empire

[@daya820]

I would love the bio of a medieval French queen!

[@moniquewhite2850]

I never really thought about that. Wow history.

[@kimberlyshepley5924]

Get the books the white queen and the ted queen and the kingmakers daughter all great reads

[@ASillyHistoryBuff]

I agree The next video should be Margeret of Anjou

[@DeenaHartline-BrittnyDupre]

There were French Queens (consort) but they couldn’t rule in France bc France practiced Salic Law

[@DeenaHartline-BrittnyDupre]

@@ASillyHistoryBuff Margaret of Anjou was never Queen Regnant tho

[@Hannah-zb5ji]

Excellent thank you!

[@susancarrington8091]

I love your documentaries, however, they are a little too face-paced for me to follow the events. I frequently have to rewind to listen to parts I want to clarify. But I love watching them. I've learned so much! Thank you.

[@Lizzie-ve7kt]

I’ve always hated the evil seductress reputation that Elizabeth had heaped upon her during her lifetime. I’m so glad an in-depth video was made as I feel like all this attention gets paid to Richard and reclaiming his story since the Ricardians so vehemently deny any wrongdoing on his part and will even ignore evidence proving that his negative reputation wasn’t mere Shakespearean propaganda as his own skeleton proved that he did have a spinal abnormality which shows that certain aspects of his character, though no doubt exaggerated, were based in truth. I find that Elizabeth wasn’t a schemer but was more of a family woman who would do anything to protect her loved ones and especially her children. People act like Richard stealing the throne from Edward V was only to save his own skin because he knew the Woodvilles mistrusted him but there were SO many other paths he could’ve taken to survive and any bs about him wanting to honor his brother’s will is completely debunked by the fact that he was supposed to protect his nephews and the realm, not claim it for himself. I think he was an overlooked third son who wanted power after years spent in the background and that regardless of whether he was the one to give the direct orders to kill the princes in the tower, all of his actions since stealing the throne make him ultimately responsible for their deaths since he took away the crown, their legitimacy, their family and eventually even the small freedoms from their initial stay in the Tower. I know everyone says it wouldn’t have made sense for him to kill them but by that logic it also wouldn’t have made sense for him to seize the crown and delegitimize all his nieces and nephews, condemning them all to having to live as bastards.

[@MJ-lf3tr]

I think that most of you & some historians would agree that, Henry Tudor would have never took the crown if it wasn’t for not only his mother. But for his stepfather Sir Thomas Stanley. Stanley I think could have cared less about Henry Tudor & his weak calm, he was wealthy already so he didn’t need anything from Margaret Beaufort. He did what he did not out of patriotism or he actually believed Richard had the princess murdered? He wanted to be on the winning side. I will say that Richard was responsible for the princesses welfare & his failure to produce them or even mention them? Did more harm then he even realized. Keep in mind that it was men like Thomas Moore & William Shakespeare later on who would paint Richard as a murdering tyrant, plus by marriage to Elizabeth of York gave Henry Tudor a bit of legitimacy. Elizabeth being the daughter of Edward the 4th & sister to the lost princess was a brilliant move. But the lives lost later? Perkin warbeck the pretender who calmed to be Richard of Shrewsbury duke of York & Edward Plantagenet Earl of Warwick would share the same fate to secure Henry the 7th reign. Edward Plantagenet son of George duke of Clarence.

[@lyndsaycrawford]

Henry Tudor would probably never have became king if Richard hadn’t locked the 2 princes away & more than likely killed them. Elizabeth Woodville believed it anyway or she wouldn’t have betrothed her eldest daughter to Tudor if she thought her boys were alive. A lot of his yorkist supporters believed it & fled to young Henry’s cause but Margaret Beaufort definitely took advantage of the princes death & the mood of Richards nobles as well as forming an alliance with Elizabeth Woodville & sent Henry money for mercenaries & ships to invade from France. It was actually a chain of events that Richard started & basically gave Henry Tudor everything he needed for a successful invasion. I agree about Stanley but I don’t think he was some evil mastermind I think it was actually a smart strategy He prospered when his son n law became king. And Stanley was in good company, they were all duplicitous bastards. I don’t think Richard was evil & Henry was good or vice versa they were just men & kings in medieval times when it was less about morality & more about opportunity. You can read pre Tudor accounts by Mancini & Crowland & look up other contemporary accounts of the time. Personally I think the most mind blowing thing about the battle of Bosworth was Richard iii’s body been dug up in a car park 500yrs later 😳

[@MJ-lf3tr]

@lyndsay crawford very interesting take. Thank you🤓

[@kkane8809]

Elizabeth’s daughter Elizabeth was related to and birthed historically instrumental powerful people. Imagine what would have never been without her presence on this earth.

[@sigilfredogaleano6568]

That is given her too much importance. No human is that imporyant.

[@nicolasalvarez1001]

thanks for this video!!!! she is amizing!!

[@itallia666]

Hey ho! I was born in Hexhamshire in Northumberland & a walk around the city of Newcastle tells a story by its street names Theres Percy st, Blackett St, Grey St, Neville St, Collingwood St, plus a Gallowgate, Highgate, Newgate, Westgate, Mowbray St, Howard St, Clarence St, Ridley St Stanhope St, many great northern nobility names & some.

[@gonefishing167]

Thank you for this video, always interesting. May I also ask for videos on Anne Neville and Cecily ( or Cicily) of York. Both understated women 🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jca9278]

She was amazing !!

[@Moonflower_Lasa]

She is my great grandmother several times over.

[@manuelarita6801]

Lucky you! Quite a woman she was, brave and determined.. And soo beautiful!

[@t.m.a.3665]

There’s quite a few people here claiming to be descendants of Elizabeth Woodville ! You should all get together for a family reunion! I’d like to see that! ❤she’s my Favorite Queen! Her daughter Elizabeth of York had her beauty & strength!

[@hardyquinn9442]

Elizabeth and Woodfield and Edward IVs were my favorite monarchs. I've been waiting a long time for this one. 🙌

[@PeopleProfiles]

Ed in inbound too.

[@stephaniemikayla5801]

Thank you so much for this documentary, she is my 21x great grandmother. Weirdly enough I am blonde, blue eyes, pale and have a big forehead with hooded eyes…. How strange ahha

[@joannehanna2590]

Thanks so much for this awesome video!🌷❤ there's so many videos on the more 'known' queens..its gotten to where its just re-runs! This is much more interesting to me, as a so called commoner catching the eye of a King and they married for true love.. Women , princesses were used for political gain..no one cared how they felt about the matter! So this is definitely a most enjoyable video with many extra bits of information included.I really would like to know more of Jaquetta of Luxembourg...especially since my grandparents on my mother's side & my favorites...came to America in the 20's my mom was born here, my uncle was born in Luxembourg...being raised with so much culture& hearing french, german & luxembourgs language along with very broken english 😊 I feel blessed for such an unusual childhood..thats what draws me to Elizabeth's mother.I would love to know more about her ...thanks again for such a great video!! Blessings ... 🎭❤🎬🌷

[@susanchang1561]

We have videos about Richard lll and Elizabeth Woodville，now we need a video about Edward IV

[@mesa2212]

Loved it. In answer to your final question, she was both!

[@sahratudor]

Thank you❤🎉

[@jimenagarcia32019]

The People Profiles + Elizabeth Woodville = Match made in History 💕

[@Peaches_H_Nyce]

Great vid! Ty!

[@catherineparry-wright8290]

Many facts are being down played aka the death of George, Duke of Clarence. He had called Elizabeth a witch to Edwards face. Edward gave him a choice, die a traitors death or apologise and chose his own fate. George asked to be drowned in a barrel of his favourite wine. Edward gave his younger brother what he had asked for even though Elizabeth's family demanded that George be hung drawn and quartered

[@bazzatheblue]

Malmsy

[@johnhaydu2627]

I second Margaret Beaufort. Or Cecily Neville, wife of Richard Plantangenet, Duke of York

[@wvmountaingirl1976]

Oh yes!!!! One on Cecily would be awesome.

[@lyndsaycrawford]

Third that. Definitely Cecily I’ve seen a lot of Margaret Beaufort but Cecily is only ever mentioned as a footnote

[@johnhaydu2627]

@@lyndsaycrawford Proud Cis!

[@lyndsaycrawford]

@@johnhaydu2627 the Rose of Raby

[@johnhaydu2627]

@@lyndsaycrawford and some say Edward was illegitimate, that Edward was the product between Cecily and an unknown soldier.

[@emilycox6560]

Literally just whacked this on and then was heard Northampton, Grafton Regis and I live so close. Where have I been? 😂

[@sheilaleslie1323]

The river Tow (which flows through Towcester) rises not far from Grafton Regis. It’s worth googling and follow the course. There’s a lot of “Wars of the Roses” connections in Northamptonshire.

[@whoknowsthesedays808]

One of my favourite Queens!!

[@seleneroutley3370]

What do i think? Hell hath no fury like a woman bereft violently of her precious children. I can't imagine her grief and find her behavior towards Richard III wholly understandable.

[@qmaube1]

She was remarkable and loved. That does make a difference.

[@anngray9171]

She was highly disliked, infact

[@decantabriaball938]

I would love to see a Paul Von Hindenburg, Edward IV, and or Warrick Kingmaker

[@shannonmorrison7455]

I'm a new subscriber I love your videos

[@markadams7597]

Interesting. Unfortunately, there's nothing really new here about QEW. I was hoping that The People Profile had discovered something not commonly known about her. So, this piece is worthy but only suggests the already discovered for the "White Queen". Thanks for posting.

[@chykim1]

You should do Hurrem Sultan.. unless you're only doing English royals. Which is fine, I was just suggesting, because I think her life was quite interesting is all❤️

[@gingerkid1048]

Lindsay Holliday did her recently but I’d love to see the extra detail PP would put in.

[@chykim1]

@@gingerkid1048 yes I know, I watched it, I so love her page❤️❤️

[@Ilikefrogs..]

Same. Would love to see some more diverse history docs. But I know a lot of early colonizers destroyed artifacts and historical documents pertaining to non-white cultures, so that info would probably be difficult to find.

[@chykim1]

@@Ilikefrogs.. yes, I agree!!

[@lightningbug276]

The narration reminds me of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous 😊

[@redcr24]

Thank you! Did you do one on Lady Jane Grey?

[@MrEricleblanc26]

They're always beautiful, intelligent, speaking five languages, etc.

[@chykim1]

I thought the same. ❤️

[@Sierralovescharles]

And subbed, love this

[@vincentblack7467]

White Queen because of the war of the roses 🌹 that's me before I watch it.

[@alicewilloughby4318]

Anyone here read The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey? It talks a fair amount about Elizabeth Woodville.

[@gonefishing167]

Loved it! When my husband and I visited England in 2003 , I climbed the stairs at Monks Bar in York. They had the room set up as a courtroom with prosecution and defence and with her book playing in the background . Never forgotten it. They had a book you could sign with your comment on the trial. I can remember saying to the lady there , after she’d invited me to sign the book, “ I’ve waited since i was 11 years old to do this” 💁‍♀️💁‍♀️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@sheilaleslie1323]

Everyone who is interested in the wars of the roses should read “The Daughter of Time” also on KZbin you can find the trial of Richard 111 which was televised in the 1980’s with documents and historians as witnesses and a jury. Good to gather all the evidence together before making judgements.

[@gonefishing167]

I loved that book. My husband and I visited York back in 2003 and they had Monks Tower set up as a trial room. Prosecution and defence and the book on the wall. Loved it. I clambered up the stairs and the lady there asked me about signing the book. I said “ I’ve been waiting for this since I was 11!” Great book. It may be small,but it packs a mighty punch. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lynneturner553]

I'm sure it was a matter of survival for many then.I so enjoy your videos great job. She is one of my favourite histological figuresSuch a strong,determined woman,her husband was absent a lot of the time and so many at court disliked her including her mother in law. Keep up the great work.Best wishes from New Zealand and stay well everyone.

[@petethegeek6750]

Elizabeth Woodville was first cousins to Elizabeth Haute married into my lineage of Robert Byanton. (Benton)

[@leanie5234]

Sadly, I really do believe that Richard III had the princes killed, why else would he have insisted on having BOTH boys under his control ? As to why he did not have their bodies displayed, he probably felt that this would be distasteful to the population, and he did not really need to worry any more about them, he had declared them illegitimate. They would only be dangerous as figureheads for rebellion. He may not have considered that he might have to contend with pretenders.

[@anngray9171]

No need to kill the princes in the tower. They were illegitimate because their father was pre-contracted to another woman at the time he 'married' their mother. Edward had no legitimate heirs. Henry Vll ( weak to non existent claim to throne) on the other hand, killed every Plantagenet he could lay his AXE on.

[@giusyvalenti]

Margaret Beaufort was the Murder of the Princes in the Power ti help his son Henry Tudor towards the Throne

[@bjaquez6]

I find Elizabeth Woodville to be remarkable. Everything today is as it should be. Long live Queen Elizabeth 💖.

[@joeydelrio]

whats the deal with everyone today taking the classic sophisticated portrait paintings and changing them into the weird creepy cartoon effect pictures?

[@slothkng]

Isn’t this a reupload or am I losing my mind. Loved it though

[@PeopleProfiles]

It is yes.

[@chykim1]

Yes and yes😂😂

[@AASN19]

My favorite queen, whom is my hero

[@TheFeliciakelley]

I loved “The White Queen”!!!

[@KhaleesiMotherOfGuineaPigs]

Me too. Have you seen the white princess? Not as good but follows her daughters story, then theres the red princess about Henry's first wife.

[@TheFeliciakelley]

@@KhaleesiMotherOfGuineaPigs Yes, I did!!! I enjoyed it as well!!! Jodie is phenomenal!!!

[@neptunesotherdaughter7119]

I LOVE EDWARD N ELIZABETH, I REALLY DO.

[@rosamarianazareno5609]

A rainha branca . Apaixonante história tanto dela como de Eduardo IV. E a guerra por motivos de poder e do trono Inglês. Foi de fato uma trágica vida, muito triste perder os filhos. Contudo foi bem sucedida em sua vingança e propósito de reerguer-se como fundadora junto a Eduardo de uma fortalecida e duradoura dinastia.

[@lisaprevidi9975]

I think that Elizabeth's exterting influence over the Edward IV through her charm to get advantages for herself and her family is actually a misconception (as well as the idea that she used her honour as excuse to get a marriage with the king, in my opinion there aren't just enough basis to claim it). Edward was more a family person than a statesman and simply imported this trait of his in a role which would have required a more impersonal approach (and the fact that in that age power and privilege was indissolubly connected to family and/or affinity relations supplied a reinforcement to it). The first reason though, I feel was the predominant one, because he didn't extent the favour he granted to Elizabeth's family (which probably kissed the ground he walked on and at least apparently enabled any political choice he made) not even to his siblings (whom he cared about too, despite the little affinity with them).When you think about it, Edward acted more as a common (though extremely important and wealthy) man also in regard of his marriage, overlooking the political reasons in favour of his personal's ones, against any other advantage). Returning on Elizabeth, what qdo we know of her? -she wanted to be revered more than former queens even from her siblings, probably the strongest basis for her social climbing reputation; but her personal and social background actually was the very opposite of what England hoped for Edward IV's queen (she was a widow/mother for a young man, and a Lancastrian bride for the first Yorkist king; besides the royal blood she claimed on her mother's side, having been Jacquetta a Luxembourg royal house member, didn't count in such a chauvinistic historical period and she was probably only seen as a lowly noble like her father and her first husband). It's quite possible then, for her to have felt ashamed of her conditions, and this could very well have resulted in a heavy inferiority complex, which she tried to compensate asking for an even more regal treatment than her ACTUALLY royal predecessors, and seeking to avoid, at least at the beginning, to be socially identified with her family (quote: regal ceremonies whenever she appeared from very early on [...] and even insisted for her brother Anthony to bow to her before addressing her). -It's unfair though, to overlook the HUGE help offered by her to her origin family, and the love for her children, her children from BOTH marriages. I find it it at odds with the narcissistic social climber Elizabeth's been long painted as. After becoming queen (and in such unfavourable circumstances), she could have left her non/royal sons behind, especially when considered how much they represented their mother's former tie with the main Yorkist's enemies. These evidences, in my opinion back up an image of Elizabeth as a family-oriented person and woman (just like her eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York is historically considered as). - the telling of Elizabeth's queenship and second widowhood's periods gives us insights on the Queen's personal characteristics, and can be resumed in two main facts; the first, was the personal, fair and frugal management of her household, and the second one (and the most important to me), the acceptance of the imminent downfall of the dynasty which she was queen of, and the consequent ability to sacrifice her regal status' pride, and the possibility to effectively be in charge of the nation's running (since king Edward V was just nine), in order to achieve a good future to her children, something that she had probably always considered as her life's ultimate goal. Both these informations hint, though, at a very pragmatic, quite righteous nature, (likely compatible with her husband's, among the other things), and a discreet selflessness (at least, as far as her blood was concerned).

[@kasiwilkerson4490]

I believe that the narrator misspeaks a couple of times during this. For instance around the 36 minute mark he quotes that Elizabeth's sons by her first marriage were executed and names Richard and Anthony, BUT her sons' names were Richard and Thomas. Anthony was her brother. Might want to rewatch this to confirm all is correct and possibly correct the mistake I previously mentioned. If that is even possible to do. Thanks!

[@AoibheannStateira]

... this documentary missed that Richard was named Lord Protector in Edward's will, and that he was supposed to get Edward. Also that Elizabeth and her brother were armed to the teeth when they came and snatched the boy trying to maintain control of him so their family could stay in power through a coup. If she was content for her son to be a York, most of her troubles would have been avoided. But she wanted a Woodville on the throne and running the country. I have nothing against ambitious political women but she played the game and lost which cost her. She was grasping for sure. She never stopped scheming, lol.