The Truth Behind the Princes in the Tower
If you don’t know what I’m referring to, then you haven’t followed British conspiracy theories. This goes back hundreds and hundreds of years to the time the Tudors came to the throne. Edward IV was dying. His son was to become king, but being a minor Edward made his brother Richard protector. From there, all manners of suspicious activities occurred leading to one of the greatest mysteries in history.
The Story
Edward V was only twelve years old when he assumed the throne. His father had just died from an illness, leaving the young boy the next king of England. Immediately, everyone of power in the country began to make their move to secure their position with the new leader and with those they saw as the true leaders. Henry IV was gathering followers to claim the throne as his own.
Richard was given the position as protector of Edward and took the role seriously.He called for his young nephew to be put in the tower to await his coronation. That was not unusual. Many rulers had done the same thing, but then he called for Edward’s little brother. These were the only two male heirs to Edward IV. Richard refused to release the boys to their mother.
Edward V’s reign was extremely short as claims from his uncle, the protector, were heard and recognized stating that Edward IV’s marriage to the…
