The Sun in Splendour

A KING ENTRUSTED WITH THE CARE OF A NATION. A MAN WHOSE PASSION COULD BE DESTRUCTIVE.

No sooner was Edward IV crowned King of England than he fell in love with Elizabeth Woodville, a beautiful young widow who refused to become his mistress. Despite warnings of impending disaster by Warwick, the kingmaker, Edward married Elizabeth.

Though devoted to his wife throughout his life, Edward had an insatiable sexual appetite that could not be quenched by one woman. Elizabeth could only keep providing him with children and hope his affairs did not destroy their lives.

Edward was as rash politically as he was personally. With friends and enemies alike, he was always the center of attention. Splendid in appearance, beloved of his people, his favorite symbol was the sun surrounding the white rose of York.

After his death, an incident from his past changed the course of history.