Ep 6. English Blood on English Soil

Set in the 15th century, The White Princess follows the tumultuous reign of Elizabeth of York, a woman caught amidst the power struggles and conspiracies of the warring British Houses of Lancaster and York. In season 1 episode 6, titled "English Blood on English Soil," the show delves deeper into the political intrigue and the personal lives of the characters.

The episode begins with an angry Henry Tudor (Jacob Collins-Levy) confronting his mother, Margaret Beaufort (Michelle Fairley), about her interference in his marriage to Elizabeth of York (Jodie Comer). Margaret argues that she was simply trying to protect her son's crown and that Elizabeth's loyalty to the Yorks cannot be trusted. Henry warns his mother to stay out of his marriage, but Margaret remains determined to maintain her hold over her son.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth is struggling to adjust to her new life as queen. She finds herself torn between her love for her husband and her loyalty to her family. Her brothers, Edward (Patrick Gibson) and Richard (Khalid Abdalla), who have been hiding in France, are ready to make their move against Henry. But Elizabeth is torn between her loyalty to her brothers and her desire for peace and stability.

As tensions rise between the Tudors and the Yorks, everyone is on edge. The queen's ladies-in-waiting are terrified of being caught up in the intrigue and gossip that surround the court. The Duchess of Burgundy (Joanne Whalley), Elizabeth's aunt, arrives in England to offer her support to the Yorks. She urges Elizabeth to stand up to her husband and protect her family's interests.

As Elizabeth struggles to find her place in the Tudor court, she is haunted by the ghost of her uncle, Richard III (Vincent Regan). Richard's ghost appears to her in a series of terrifying hallucinations, reminding her of the brutality of the wars that led to her marriage. As Elizabeth struggles to keep her grip on reality, she turns to her mother, Queen Elizabeth Woodville (Essie Davis), for guidance.

With tensions mounting and the threat of war on the horizon, "English Blood on English Soil" sets the stage for the final episodes of The White Princess season 1. As the Tudors and the Yorks clash for control of the throne, Elizabeth must find a way to preserve her marriage, protect her family, and secure her place in history.