observer Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 They tend to be fairly accurate about such things nowadays. However, it's got me re-reading my history books, to check the facts. In the series, the White Queen is referred to as Elizabeth Grey; but the geneology chart I've looked at, has her as Elizabeth Woodville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 They tend to be fairly accurate about such things nowadays. However, it's got me re-reading my history books, to check the facts. In the series, the White Queen is referred to as Elizabeth Grey; but the geneology chart I've looked at, has her as Elizabeth Woodville? Apparently she was previously married & was the widow of Sir John Grey of Groby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I read a thread on another forum saying the same thing, not sure why they'd change her name after making everything else accurate. Apparently the bit where she stands in front of the King's procession to stop him and plead for her lands is a 'legend'. I'd confidently say she wasn't actually descended from the River Goddess though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 There's an explanation for the name here if you're interested: http://www.queens.cam.ac.uk/page-253 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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