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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.
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The disappearance of the 'Princes in the Tower', Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York in 1483 is one of the most intriguing 'murders' of the Tower of London. The mysterious episode unfolded with sinister speed over a single summer, yet is still being debated by historians centuries later.
Dec 4, 2023 · Philippa Langley, the historian who found Richard III's grave, challenges the traditional narrative of the princes' murder by Richard III. She reveals new archival discoveries and forensic analysis that suggest the princes may have survived and lived in exile.
- Amy Irvine
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.
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 grandfather Henry VII, or their great-grandmother Margaret Beaufort?
Learn about the lives and fates of Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, the sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, who vanished from the Tower of London in 1483. Explore the historical context, the theories and the sources of the mystery of the 'Princes in the Tower'.
Explore the mystery of the disappearance and possible murder of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York, the sons of King Edward IV, in 1483. Watch clips and read transcripts of historical accounts and modern investigations.
