Elizabeth of York – The Queen of Hearts

On this day in Tudor history, 11th February 1466, Elizabeth of York was born—a woman whose bloodline shaped the future of England. She was the daughter of a king, the sister of the Princes in the Tower, the wife of Henry VII, and the mother of Henry VIII. Yet, despite her importance, she is often overshadowed by the powerful men and women she was connected to.  

 

But Elizabeth wasn’t just a passive figure in their stories. She played a key role in uniting England, bringing an end to the Wars of the Roses, and founding the Tudor dynasty.  

 

- Did she really want to marry Richard III?  

- How did she go from being a Yorkist princess to the first Tudor queen?

- What was her influence on her son, Henry VIII, and the future of England?

 

Her life was full of political intrigue, uncertainty, and personal tragedy. But was she merely a pawn in a bigger game, or was she the true heart of the Tudor dynasty?  

 

Her tragic death on her own birthday left Henry VII devastated—he never remarried. But her legacy lived on through the Tudors and beyond.  

 

Discover the full story of Elizabeth of York—her survival, her power, and her influence. What do you think? Was Elizabeth a forgotten queen or the true foundation of the Tudors?

 

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