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Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1 May 1464, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
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Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1 May 1464, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984784 Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1 May 1464, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward IV (1422-83) calls in at Grafton, the residence of the Duchess of Bedford and her second husband, Richard Wodeville (Lord Rivers) during a hunting excursion in the Forest of Wychwood. There he meets and falls in love with Lady Elizabeth Grey, the widow of Sir John Grey, a Lancastrian noble. They were later married in secret.); The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22523154
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chronicle Of England Edward Iv Kneel Monarchs Royals Widow Widows Lady Elizabeth Grey Monarch Rulers
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Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey - A Forbidden Love Story
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting the clandestine meeting between King Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey on 1 May 1464. Published in London in 1863, this color lithograph by James William Edmund Doyle transports us back to a time of political intrigue and forbidden romance. In this scene, we witness King Edward IV's unexpected encounter with Lady Elizabeth Grey at Grafton, the residence of the Duchess of Bedford. The king is depicted as a powerful figure, exuding regal authority while surrounded by his entourage during a hunting excursion in the Forest of Wychwood. However, it is his chance meeting with Lady Elizabeth that steals our attention. Lady Elizabeth Grey kneels before the king, her eyes filled with both trepidation and admiration. As a widow of Sir John Grey, a noble loyal to the Lancastrian cause, she represents an unlikely match for Edward IV. Their love story unfolds against all odds as they secretly marry shortly after this fateful encounter. This image not only showcases their undeniable connection but also serves as a testament to their resilience amidst turbulent times. It reminds us that even within historical narratives dominated by power struggles and political alliances, love can still find its way into the hearts of those who dare to defy convention.
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