The Princes in the Tower: England’s Greatest Royal Mystery

The Princes in the Tower: Vanished Heirs and a Royal Cover-Up

Before Henry VIII, before Elizabeth I—there were two young princes who vanished without a trace. Edward V and his little brother Richard, Duke of York, were next in line for the English throne… until they disappeared inside the Tower of London. What happened to them? And who had the most to gain?

This royal mystery has haunted history books for centuries—and the suspects are as infamous as the crime itself.

Key Topics Covered:

• How the Wars of the Roses set the stage for royal betrayal
• Richard III’s rise to power and the suspicious “protection” of the princes
• The political chaos that followed Edward IV’s death
• Theories behind the disappearance: murder, escape, or Tudor propaganda?
• Why this centuries-old mystery still sparks debate today

This wasn’t just a disappearance—it was a dynastic power play with deadly consequences.

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