The Brief Reign of Edward V.

Following the death of King Edward IV, his 12-year-old son Edward V was set to be crowned. However, his uncle Richard, Duke of Gloucester, seized power, claiming Edward V and his younger brother were illegitimate. The boys were then confined to the Tower of London, disappearing from public view. Richard was subsequently crowned as King Richard III. The disappearance of Edward V and his brother, known as the Princes in the Tower, remains one of the enduring mysteries in British history. Their fate has sparked numerous theories and debates over the centuries. Many believe that Richard III ordered their murder to secure his claim to the throne. The event marked a tumultuous period in the British monarchy, leading to Richard III's eventual downfall at the Battle of Bosworth Field. This battle saw Henry Tudor claim victory, becoming King Henry VII and founding the Tudor dynasty. The story of Edward V and the Princes in the Tower has since captured the imagination of historians, writers, and the public, with their fate remaining a subject of fascination and speculation to this day. #EdwardV #BritishMonarchy #PrincesintheTower #RoyalIntrigue