Marriage of Woodville, Elizabeth
History of England
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| | 1452 | Woodville, Elizabeth | |
| Elizabeth Woodville marries Sir John Grey, 7th Baron Ferrers of Groby |
| 1464 | Woodville, Elizabeth | |
| 1st May Grafton Regis Marries Edward IV, a secret wedding, only the bride's mother and two ladies in attendance |
| 1st May Grafton Regis When the marriage becomes known, it causes considerable rancour on Warwick's part, and when Elizabeth's relatives, especially her brother, Earl Rivers, began to be favored he changes sides |
| 1483 | Woodville, Elizabeth | |
| 25th June All of Elizabeth's children by Edward, including King Edward V, are declared illegitimate, and her brother-in-law, Richard III, accepts the crown |
| 25th June Elizabeth loses the title of Queen Mother and is referred to as Dame Elizabeth Grey |
| 25th June Her marriage to Edward is declared null and void by Parliament in the act Titulus Regius on the grounds that Edward had previously promised to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract |
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