The Spanish Princess

About The Spanish Princess

The Spanish Princess is a historical drama television series, based on the novels "The Constant Princess" and "The King's Curse" by Philippa Gregory. The series centers on Catherine of Aragon, the beautiful young princess of Spain who was promised the English throne since she was a child. Despite her challenges and foes, she navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne and fights for her destiny.

Making / Production

The Spanish Princess is a co-production of New Pictures and All3Media. The series was primarily filmed in Bristol, United Kingdom. Emma Frost and Matthew Graham serve as the showrunners and executive producers. The production design aimed to realistically portray the Tudor period, showcasing magnificent castles, lavish costumes, and intricate set designs.

Actors

• Charlotte Hope as Catherine of Aragon: Hope offers a captivating performance as the resilient, complex princess fighting to claim her rightful throne.
• Richard Peele as King Ferdinand: Peele plays the authoritative and stern King of Spain, father of Catherine and a strategic player in the chess game of monarchies.
• Stephanie Levi-John as Lina De Cardonnes: Levi-John shines as Catherine's loyal lady-in-waiting, navigating her way through courtly intrigue and personal journeys.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is a sequel to the miniseries "The White Queen" and "The White Princess."
• Catherine of Aragon's story is rarely brought to light in mainstream TV or cinema, making this series a unique portrayal of her position in English history.
• Historical inaccuracies in the series were made intentionally to serve the storytelling or were based on different interpretations of history.

Awards

The Spanish Princess has not won any specific awards, though its captivating storytelling, stunning production design, and commendable performances have received praise from critics and audiences alike.

Quotes

• "I am the daughter of Spanish kings. I will not be traded for a piece of land."
• "A good king listens, even to the words he does not wish to hear."
• "I am here for the throne of England. Not a man, nor child, nor another woman will stand in my way."

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Spanish Princess" main theme by Chris Egan and Samuel Sim.
• "A Queen Now" by Samuel Sim.
• "The New World" by Chris Egan.