Viewers familiar with Tudor history know this "curse" eventually manifests in the deaths of Henry and Lizzie’s sons, Arthur and Edmund, and the later succession struggles of Henry VIII. Key Ending Moments
Unlike Teddy, who is terrified, Richard faces his death with dignity. He tells Lizzie not to close her eyes, forcing her to witness the consequence of her choice. The Truth About the Princes in the Tower The White Princess 1x8
The series finale of The White Princess (1x08, "Old Curses") marks the definitive moment where Lizzie (Elizabeth of York) completes her transformation from a defiant York rebel into a ruthless Tudor Queen. Viewers familiar with Tudor history know this "curse"
By allowing Richard’s death, Lizzie and Henry believe they have invited this curse upon the Tudor line. The Truth About the Princes in the Tower
The episode centers on the tragic fate of "The Boy" (Perkin Warbeck). While historical debate continues over his true identity, the show presents him definitively as , Lizzie’s long-lost brother.
Henry VII finally discovers that his mother, Margaret Beaufort, was the one who ordered the murder of the York boys to clear his path to the throne.