An: This episode will have the three year time jump,Meaning change of face claim. In 1469 and onwards, Madeleine will have the face claim of Emily Carey.
Westminister Palace, 1465
No one POV
Madeleine was walking up with Richard and George. George said "We have Burgundy here" and Madeleine said "Well, she is related to them, it only make sense to have them in the coronation."
Richard said "Look, George, our little sister knows more than you" and Madeleine smiled.
Inside the room, Mary was helping Elizabeth get ready and said "Elizabeth. Are you afraid?".
Elizabeth said "Edward will help me know what to do."
Mary said "They say the whole of London will be out. "
Elizabeth said "Except one. Edward's mother has refused to come."
Mary said "I don't think you'll miss her."
Elizabeth said "It's one less foot to trip me up!".
Near the Door
Warwick walked up, Richard Woodville stood near the door and said "Lord Warwick."
Warwick said "Is the woman dressed and ready? She's not made queen yet."
Elizabeth walked out, George, Richard and Madeleine walked up and George said "My new sister. You're as beautiful as a queen should be."
Richard said "I pray your child is a son, so he may follow my brother on his throne."
Madeleine said "You do look really pretty" and Elizabeth said "Thank you,Madeleine, Richard. George. I am very grateful for your kinship. Where... Where's Edward?".
Warwick said "At the Abbey. He is to watch the coronation from behind a screen, as is the custom. My daughters will escort you. They have been trained for such occasions."
Richard Woodville said "The Queen has her own sisters to attend her. Your daughters may join in the procession behind us."
He turned to Elizabeth and said "Hold your head high, Elizabeth. God has chosen you in this and your brothers and I will be with you every step of the way. But now, you are holding my arm too tightly and I may faint."
Elizabeth said "You may not faint because I need you."
Richard Woodville said "You will always be my Elizabeth. I am so very proud of you."
At the Procession, Elizabeth watched from the carriage, Madeleine smiled while riding her horse and waved.
In the Abbey
Elizabeth walked down and they looked over at her, Isabel said "Anne, you goose! Stop staring like an idiot!".
Anne said "She is so beautiful."
Madeleine looked over, Isabel said "Yes, but the King should have married the French princess as Father had arranged."
Warwick said "Just play your part. It will not be for very long."
Madeleine said "Watch how you speak about my sister in law and the Queen" and Elizabeth bent down.
Everyone said "God Save the Queen."
The Bishop said "I here present unto you, Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted queen. Wherefore, all you who are come this day to do your homage and service, are you willing to do the same?".
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The White Queen: York Duchess
Historical FictionMadeleine of York, born in 1455, Twin Sister to Ursula of York. Survived infancy. She would go on to marry Thomas Howard in the year 1472.