Did Edward IV really marry Elizabeth Woodville for love?

THIS IS HISTORY — A DYNASTY TO DIE FOR Season 10, Episode 2: Rise of the Woodvilles. Edward IV marries in secret, then springs the news like a trap. England’s new Queen, Elizabeth Woodville, arrives with two sons, a Lancastrian past, and a family ready to climb the ranks. When the newly-married couple introduces themselves at Reading Abbey, nobles gape. But Elizabeth takes her newfound royal status with aplomb. She stages a dazzling churching, forcing courtiers to kneel for hours. Elsewhere, England’s pitiable former king Henry VI is found wandering and locked quietly in the Tower. Elizabeth’s siblings are married into great royal houses at speed, tightening their grip — much to the dismay of England’s noble class. In London, her brother Anthony fights the Grand Bastard of Burgundy before a roaring crowd. All the while, a wounded Earl of Warwick watches on. The kingmaker’s been left humiliated and restless by this union, and the balance of power in between Warwick and Edward won’t stay cordial for long. – As always, Dan’s royal favourites can chime in anytime on the royal court on Patreon at patreon.com/thisishistory. And don’t forget to listen to this season’s accompanying bonus episodes for this miniseries, where Dan and Producer Al discuss the basics of marriage in the medieval world… and how they bend and warp when the groom is a king. Plus, get the inside scoop on 1464’s HOTTEST scandal: Edward IV’s secret wedding to Elizabeth Woodville — the low-born widow who nobody saw being England’s next Queen. 00:00 Anticipation at Reading 02:43 An Unthinkable Match 03:47 Meet Elizabeth Woodville 05:06 Beyonce Goes Medieval 06:50 The Woodville Family Tree 08:46 Edward Makes His Move 09:19 Put a Ring on It 11:25 Dan’s Theory About Edward 13:20 When Warwick’s Made a Chump 17:27 The Woodville Backlash Begins 20:48 Warwick Starts Plotting 22:12 The Grand Bastard vs Anthony Woodville 24:24 A Burgundian Alliance 28:20 What’s Happening Next 28:52 We Want Your FAVOURITE Medieval Popstars – A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices –– Presented by Dan Jones Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Louisa Field Executive Producer - Dan Jones Production Manager - Jen Mistri Production Coordinator - Eric Ryan Head of Content - Chris Skinner