Princes Of The Tower Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who were the Princes in the Tower?
The Princes in the Tower were Edward V, aged 12, and Richard, Duke of York, aged 9.
What happened after King Edward IV died?
After King Edward IV died in April 1483, his son Edward V was meant to become king, but his uncle Richard, Duke of Gloucester, became Lord Protector.
Where were Edward V and Richard taken?
Edward V and his younger brother Richard were taken to the Tower of London, a traditional place for kings before their coronation.
What actions did Richard of Gloucester take?
Richard of Gloucester arrested and executed Edward V’s maternal relatives, postponed the coronation, and claimed the boys were illegitimate.
When did Richard take the crown?
Richard took the crown for himself on 26 June 1483 and became Richard III.
What happened to the two princes after Richard became king?
After Richard became king, the two princes were never seen again and vanished from public view in the summer of 1483.
What is the likely explanation for the princes’ disappearance?
The strongest belief is that the boys were murdered in the Tower to remove rival claims to Richard III’s throne.
Who was blamed for the princes’ murder?
Some blamed Richard III for giving the order, while others blamed James Tyrrell, one of Richard’s loyal knights.
How was the disappearance of the princes used politically?
Their disappearance was used as propaganda by Richard’s enemies, especially by Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII.
Who famously claimed to be one of the princes?
Perkin Warbeck famously claimed to be the younger prince, Richard.
