Elisabeth Woodville is a widow who harbors a deep grudge against the House of York after losing her husband in the war. She approaches Edward of York with vengeful intent, but he falls in love with her, resulting in a secret marriage. Despite becoming queen, she continues to plot against the House of York.

She possesses a striking appearance with blue eyes and blonde hair of remarkable beauty, which captivates Edward during their first encounter. Her personality is cold-blooded and strong-willed, driven by a willingness to do anything to achieve her goals. She views her children with Edward as trump cards in her schemes and has admitted to not loving them, a pragmatic and calculating nature sensed by Richard even before Edward's death.

After learning Richard III was responsible for her first husband's death, she orders his arrest. In response, Richard and Buckingham collaborate to purge the Woodvilles, leading to her confinement in a convent to remove her from government influence. From the convent, she contacts Hastings in a scheme to regain power. She later learns a secret from Richard's mother and spreads it to incite his downfall.

She has several children with Edward, including a daughter named Elizabeth, also known as Beth. Upon Beth's birth, Elisabeth expressed disappointment because daughters could not inherit the throne, reflecting her focus on political advancement through her children.