'The White Princess' is nowhere near as good (the book was far from one of Gregory's best endeavours but even that was much better), it started off on an indifferent at best note and instead of getting better like 'The White Queen' it stayed that way all the way to the end.

Should you watch White Queen or White Princess first?

The series started with The White Queen, followed by The White Princess, and the first season of The Spanish Princess. These shows on STARZ are full of royal intrigue, coups, backstabbing, affairs, and ruthless machinations.

Is The White Queen and White Princess the same person?

Starz's The White Princess is the latest retelling; it's based on a novel of the same name by Philippa Gregory, and a sequel to the novel and subsequent BBC/Starz adaptation The White Queen. The queen is Elizabeth Woodville and the princess is her daughter, Elizabeth of York.

Is it worth watching The White Princess?

The series grounds itself in the journey of its titular heroine with a sharp understanding of a new queen's difficult, often precarious position. Some of the situations and characters have been tweaked for dramatic purposes. But the actual events of this story still have enough in play to make this a riveting watch.

Is The White Queen's Daughter The White Princess?

Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name, the story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII.

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Why are the actors in The White Princess different from The White Queen?

“But most of the characters from The White Queen died anyway, so the only sensible solution was that we would treat this completely fresh and we would recast all of it so everybody was age appropriate.” Plus, she notes, “Some of the roles that are smaller in The White Queen are much bigger now.”

What is the relationship between The White Queen and The White Princess?

The novel follows the story of Princess Elizabeth of York, daughter of White Queen Elizabeth Woodville, and focuses on her marriage to Henry Tudor (King Henry VII), which included the birth of multiple children, several rebellions and various other dramatic incidents.

How accurate is The White Princess series?

It's important to note that the book that inspired the Starz show The White Princess was historical fiction, meaning that, while there are moments of historical truth, the book was also not a biography of Elizabeth of York and is really for fans of shows that play with historical fiction.

Does The White Princess have a happy ending?

The final episode left us with Lizzie (Jodie Comer) fully embracing her Tudor future with her husband, King Henry VII (Jacob Collins-Levy) and their sons.

Is The White Queen on Netflix any good?

Sharp writing, a fantastic cast, and a claim to being "reality TV" give this dramatic tale the edge it needs to vie for the attention of a discerning mature audience.

Is any of The White Princess true?

Fact. Philippa Gregory's book The White Princess has come to the screen via Starz in April, 2017. As with The White Queen, figures in the series are taken from history, with considerable fictionalizing.

Is The White Queen Based on a true story?

Answer and Explanation: Yes, Phillipa Gregory's novel The White Queen, really is based on true historical events.

Who are Maggie and Teddy in The White Princess?

Margaret Pole (née Plantagenet) was an English noble woman and a member of the Royal house of York. She is the eldest surviving child of Isabel Neville and George Plantagenet and become the guardian of her vulnerable younger brother Teddy after their respective deaths.

Can I watch White Princess without watching White Queen?

If you love historical dramas, I urge you to give this one a view. While it follows on from The White Queen, it still does well as a stand alone, and there's also no real need to read the book beforehand. The costumes were glorious, Elizabeth looking every inch the magnificent Queen and Henry splendid as King.

What do I need to know before watching The White Princess?

Parents need to know that The White Princess is a historical drama about the rise of the Tudor dynasty. This sequel to The White Queen is based on Philippa Gregory's novel and contains lots of mature content, including simulated sex acts, threats of rape, violent battles, poisoning, and killing…

What comes after The White Queen and The White Princess?

After The White Queen and The White Princess, the third installment will be called The Spanish Princess and, like the others, is based on Gregory's global best-sellers The Constant Princess and The King's Curse.

What did Lizzie whisper to Henry?

Elizabeth of York

It seems appropriate, then, that her final moments in the third episode are spent whispering to Henry about a dramatic prophecy that if Catherine marries Prince Harry, the Tudor line will end. The historical record: This is, quite frankly, complete bunk.

Does Lizzie fall in love with Henry in The White Princess?

While their marriage was arranged to unite the warring houses of York and Lancaster, Lizzie and Henry eventually fall in love with each other.

Who does The White Princess marry?

This is the story of Elizabeth of York who is forced to marry Henry VII as part of the peace settlement to bring about the end of the Cousins' War. To her horror she finds her throne is threatened by a young man who is claiming to be her brother Richard, missing from the Tower of London.

What happened to Prince Richard in The White Princess?

Plot. Richard III has been killed in the Battle of Bosworth, and his devastated niece and lover Elizabeth of York must marry Richard's conqueror Henry Tudor, the new king of England, to finally end the longrunning Wars of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York.

Was there a sequel to The White Princess?

The White Princess was both a critical and ratings success for Starz, but instead of commissioning The White Princess season 2, the next series will instead adapt Gregory's novels The Constant Princess and The King's Curse. Here's everything we know about miniseries The Spanish Princess.

What is the relationship between Elizabeth Woodville and Elizabeth of York?

Elizabeth of York was born at the Palace of Westminster as the eldest child of King Edward IV and his wife, Elizabeth Woodville. Her christening was celebrated at Westminster Abbey, sponsored by her grandmothers, Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Duchess of Bedford, and Cecily Neville, Duchess of York.

Why was she called White Queen?

In 1464, Elizabeth Woodville married Edward IV to become England's queen consort. She was known as the White Queen because, during the War of the Roses, the House of York was represented by the symbol of a white rose, while the House of Lancaster was represented by a red rose.

Does The White Queen ever have a son?

Following her husband's temporary fall from power, Elizabeth Woodville sought sanctuary in Westminster Abbey, where she gave birth to a son, Edward (later King Edward V of England).

Why did they change the cast of White Princess?

We have a different cast, which is largely due to the fact that everyone in The White Queen is dead because we killed them on the screen. I think with The White Queen I used 3 of Philippa Gregory's novels, and I think The White Queen is much more about events. It's much more this happened and then this happened.