The Wars of the Roses Part Five: The Princes in the Tower

In August of 1483 a sighting was reported of two young boys playing in the grounds of the Tower of London. Rumours spread that these were the two princes, Edward V and his younger brother Richard Duke of York. It was the last time they were seen again, and ever since, speculation has been rife that their uncle, Richard III had them killed, or, and this is perhaps less likely, they managed to escape abroad. So began the reign of Richard III as Derek Birks, author of the Guide to the Wars of the Roses and David Pilling, author of Kingbreaker join me to discuss the enduring mystery of what happened to the princes. Links A Guide to the Wars of the Roses, by Derek Birks Kingbreaker: Rebel and Traitor, by David Pilling Kingmaker Board Game Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices