The White Princess season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In 1485, after King Richard III's death, Princess Elizabeth, in love with Richard but promised to King Henry VII, faces a forced union. Tudor soldiers fetch her family to London, revealing the tense political landscape. Elizabeth Woodville, her mother, instructs her son to escape, fearing Tudor retribution. At Westminster Palace, the York family confronts hostility and manipulation. Elizabeth's meeting with Henry VII is fraught with tension and resistance, setting the stage for her strategic resistance within the marriage.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the episode take place?
August 1485, two days after King Richard III's death at the Battle of Bosworth.
Who was Princess Elizabeth in love with?
King Richard III.
To whom is Princess Elizabeth promised in marriage?
The new Tudor King, Henry VII.
Who is Elizabeth Woodville?
The mother of Princess Elizabeth.
What is Elizabeth Woodville's instruction to her son, Richard?
To hide and later find Jan Warbecque, a boatman in Tournai.
Why do Tudor soldiers come to Woodville Manor?
To fetch Princess Elizabeth and her family to London by King Henry VII's orders.
What happens at Wingfield Castle, Suffolk?
The Earl of Warwick is taken by Tudor soldiers.
How does King Henry VII react upon entering Westminster Palace?
He expresses his determination to rule and his ambition for his new kingdom.
What is the political atmosphere at the Tudor court?
Hostile and tense, with evident conflicts between the Tudors and the Yorks.
What is Princess Elizabeth's attitude towards King Henry VII?
She is disdainful and resistant to their forced union.
How does the episode portray Princess Elizabeth's situation?
As emotionally and politically challenging, with her family struggling under Tudor rule.
What is Princess Elizabeth's plan at the end of the episode?
To fight against the Tudors from within her marriage.