The White Princess 1x5 May 2026

: Showcases extreme ruthlessness, choosing the survival of the Tudor dynasty over her love for Jasper.

In the fifth episode of The White Princess , titled King Henry VII’s fragile peace is shattered by the rise of a pretender in Burgundy claiming to be the lost Prince Richard of York. As paranoia grips the court, the episode explores the heavy personal toll of political loyalty and the ruthless lengths some will go to protect the Tudor crown. Plot Summary The White Princess 1x5

: Henry sends Lizzie’s cousin, Maggie Pole, to Burgundy to identify the young man claiming to be the Duke of York. Despite her internal doubts that the boy might actually be her cousin, Maggie returns and publicly proclaims him an impostor to protect her own family. : Showcases extreme ruthlessness, choosing the survival of

: During a banquet to celebrate young Prince Henry being named the Duke of York, the Dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville publicly denounces Henry. She proclaims that her son Richard is alive and the rightful king, leading Lizzie to finally turn against her mother and witness her being led away. Plot Summary : Henry sends Lizzie’s cousin, Maggie