Don’t you just love a deliciously good drama? This is Victoria here… stopping by with the scoop on The White Princess — your soon to be favorite new STARZ Original Series — and also sharing a limited edition giveaway. Thanks to the folks at STARZ for sponsoring this post and providing prizing for a lucky reader.
With a name like Victoria you would probably think that historical television is right up my alley. And you’d be absolutely right! When it comes to my TV viewing habits, I eat shows up that have plot lines related to a crown. Weekends pretty much equal white wine and whichever depiction of warring royals I can find.
That is exactly why I’m excited about The White Princess, a STARZ Original Series drawn from the novel by Phillippa Gregory. The series premiere airs Sunday April 16th and chances are pretty high you will find yourself in front of your television ready to get caught up in the series.
The eight episode limited series includes an arranged marriage set up by the Queen Mother surrounded by the pressure of the king’s mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort who quite possibly could be the most evil Mother in Law. Which brings me to wonder if it’s better to have true love and poverty or power and wealth?
From the series trailer, it is obvious the White Princess, Elizabeth of York, has no plans to be a timid, reserved wife to her enemy King Henry VII. I can’t wait to see what she’s up to. I have a feeling she will use her union and the power and wealth that comes along with it to help her own goals.
But I am a true romantic and would probably be miserable in a union that was just about power and money. I can see myself making the best of a life where I had very little if it meant I got to be with the one who loved me. Rich with love sounds a lot better than being stuck in a marriage for all the wrong reasons. Unless you are like the White Princess and have decided to use an arranged union to her benefit.
Don’t miss The White Princess premiere on 4/16 at 8P. Download the Starz app now and start your free trial.
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Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributor Victoria Sophia.
Victoria blogs at Happily Ever Victoria – a lifestyle blog where she shares the people, places and things that make me the happiest girl on the block.
Historical fiction has such a romantic quality. Love the clothes and the dialogue.
I like time pieces that involve royalty.
I’m anxious to see more of the beautiful clothes that they wear and the furnitures from that era. They are absolutely exquisite-looking.
I will enjoy the historical aspects. The War of the Roses was fascinating from both a historical and a political perspective.
Historical fiction is my favorite so I think it will be amazing.
I love these kind of shows they are pure entertainment
I’m hoping that there relationship will evolve from politics to love
I will love the storyline.
I love historical movies
I love all the books by philippa gregory. so there is no question that i would watch. i love seeing my favorite books come to life and come out just as good if not better than the book.
I loved the novel, so I would love to see the show.
I just know we will love it because we a princess!
I am always fascinated by the costumes and set decoration so we can try to visualize a historical era.
I love anything from this time period .
I really enjoy historical fiction so I will enjoy this!
It looks like a good show
My daughter would love this
We have started this series and are really enjoying the historical themes.
I would love the storyline
Apparently, I am not worthy. 🙁
I think that I’m going to love the characters the most! This show looks like it’s going to be great!
I love love love renaissance movies!! This one looks so fabulous!! I will love and adore the costumes and makeup but especially the awesome dramatic story line!
I love the drama surrounding this story.
I love Phillippa Gregory’s books. She breathes life into what could be dry historical reading.
I love shows of this period
I love watching stuffy films and TV about this period! My husband thinks it’s dull.
I love seeing the scenery (furnishings, costumes, buildings, etc.) from this point of time in history.
THe story.
i love the dresses!! cant wait
The White princess is a sequel of White Queen. I love White Queen and read the Red Queen. So interesting how the Royals lived.
I’d love to watch it to see how close it was to the book/story.
I like the mix of period detail and high drama.
I love anything from this genre. Fiction or none fiction. The costumes are always fantastic and to see what conditions people had to live with. The truer to life the better.
I think I will love the costumes.
I think I will enoy the plot and scenery.
I enjoy watching historical period dramas like this one with elaborate settings and costumes and interesting characters.
I love the way it makes you feel like you are back in time
I enjoy Historical fiction and the story, era and acting would be captivating.
The Romantic use of her power & wealth to achieve what she wants.
I love Historical fiction and I can’t wait!!
I think I am going to enjoy the story line of the show.
I think I’ll love the cast! 🙂
I think I will love the beautiful dresses and hairstyles best in The White Princess. I love shows and movies set so far back in time! I’m very excited to see this show.
i love that it is in medevil times love the dresses and the attire the cast wears
I love learning more about historical periods and I often read nonfiction to help me understand the background information. I will be excited to learn more about Elizabeth of York.
The costumes would be great!
i love a historical fiction it looks to be really good
This sounds like a fun historical fiction series that my husband and I can enjoy together. We are looking for a new series. : )
I love historical fiction!