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As long as Edward IV was king of England, Princess Elizabeth’s prospects for another royal marriage were excellent. Her golden hair, lovely features, tall stature, and cultured charm—combined with the growing wealth and power of England—made her an attractive partner for any European prince. Thus, the year 1483 began well enough for the 16-year-old princess. Her father began to plot his revenge against Louis XI. With secure Scottish borders, England could concentrate its forces against its historic enemy across the Channel. When Parliament opened on January 20, Edward richly rewarded his brother, Richard, duke of Gloucester, for winning England’s victory in the north. On Candlemas Day, February 2, King Edward and Queen Elizabeth led the Court in State procession from St. Stephen’s Chapel to Westminster Hall. Everything seemed normal.
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Okerlund, A.N. (2009). The Lady Princess Deposed. In: Elizabeth of York. Queenship and Power. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230100657_3
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