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The Princes in the Tower refers to the mystery of the fate of the deposed King Edward V of England and his younger brother Prince Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, heirs to the throne of King Edward IV of England.
Dec 4, 2023 · A new book by historian Philippa Langley reveals that the princes in the Tower were not murdered by Richard III, but by Henry Tudor and his invasion force in 1485. Based on evidence from archives, chronicles and forensic analysis, Langley challenges the historical narrative of the 'Princes in the Tower' case. Learn more about her research and the new discoveries that challenge the historical narrative.
- Amy Irvine
Learn about the mysterious disappearance of Edward V and Richard, the sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, in 1483, and the Wars of the Roses that led to their death. Explore the history and stories of the Tower of London, where they were held captive and their bodies were never found.
Explore the theories and evidence behind the disappearance of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York, in 1483. Were they murdered by their uncle Richard III, their cousin Henry Stafford, their rival Henry VII, or their grandmother Margaret Beaufort?
The Princes in the Tower. Shakespeare portrays Richard III as the villainous uncle who ordered the little princes put to death in order to secure his throne… but Richard wasn’t the only person who would benefit from their deaths… Ben Johnson. 3 min read.
May 26, 2023 · Learn about the vanished brothers Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, who were sent to the Tower of London in 1483 by their uncle Richard III, the new king of England. Discover their backgrounds, their disappearance, their possible fates and the mystery of their namesake.
Dec 19, 2023 · Philippa Langley is an amateur historian who discovered Richard III's remains and solved the mystery of his two nephews' disappearance. She explores evidence that the princes survived Richard III's reign and another suspect for their deaths in her new book, The Princes in the Tower. Listen to her conversation with Barbara Bogaev on Shakespeare Unlimited podcast.
