The Princes in the Tower: England's Greatest Royal Mystery
one of the darkest and most enduring mysteries in English history. Few historical mysteries have generated as much debate as the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. More than 500 years after two young royal brothers vanished from public view, historians are still divided over what happened to them. Were they murdered to secure the English throne? Did they escape? Or did they die from natural causes while imprisoned? Despite centuries of investigation, no definitive answer has ever been found. The mystery remains one of the darkest chapters in English royal history. Who Were the Princes? The two boys were: Edward V, aged 12. Richard, Duke of York, aged 9. They were the sons of King Edward IV and rightful heirs to the English throne. When Edward IV died suddenly in 1483, young Edward V was due to become king. However, events quickly took an unexpected turn. Taken to the Tower of London Edward V travelled to London to prepare for his coronation. His uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucest...