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Margaret of Anjou was one of least favourite characters in the series,perhaps it was the actress who played her.In reality Margaret is one of my favourite historical figures.
I don't think Margaret Beaufort's getting enough time, either. I mean, just exactly what was it that convinced Margaret Beaufort that her son was meant to be king? Was she given a prophecy? At least in the beginning wasn't the heir to the Lancastrian throne Prince Edward?
Not having seen this series I don't know if this was even mentioned but actually, the Beauforts had a very weak claim to the throne since they were illegitimately descended from John of Gaunt and his mistress Katherine Swynford. They were later legitimized but barred from succeeding to the throne. The York line, even though descended from the younger son of Edward III, was a legitimate branch of the Plantagenets and had better succession rights. Henry Tudor capitalized on Richard III's unpopularity and pressed his Lancastrian claim to the throne, weak as it was. He had to marry Elizabeth of York afterward since she was the rightful Yorkist heiress and this would further solidify his hold, even though he claimed right of conquest rather than succession. He had to constantly protect his throne during his reign from Plantagenet claimants posing as the Duke of York (the younger prince in the tower) and Edward of Warwick ( Edward IV's nephew) who, if they were genuinely those people, would have had better right as king than he.
The Yorks were also descended from Philippa, the only child of Lionel of Antwerp, Duke of Clarence, Edward III's SECOND son who was older than either John of Gaunt or Edmund of Langely. It was this descent that made the Yorks the senior claimants. (Lionel - Philippa - Roger Mortimer - Anne Mortimer - Richard Duke of York.)Yes, Prince Edward was the Lancastrian heir, but there were certain doubts about his legitimacy even then. (Though this may have been because Margaret of Anjou was so unpopular).
Margaret Beaufort was the one with the best claim, since she had direct decent from John of Gaunt's line. John of Gaunt was older than Edmund of Langley (from whom the Yorks descended) so the Beaufort claim took precedence. She considered herself the rightful queen but knew a male would be chosen so plotted to get the throne for her son.
What love story?...I think Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's love story is so beautiful...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10386303/The-White-Queen-is-to-make-a-comeback.html
Can anyone tell me where I can watch this in English? I have read all the books and loved them.........they are an interesting group of royals.
I wonder if The White Princess truly will be made. I think Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's love story is so beautiful, so I hope it does - despite the historical errors. If so, I hope they reuse the actors from The White Queen - Amanda Hale as Lady Margaret Beaufort in particular, she owned that show.
The White Queen is to make a comeback - Telegraph