The Princes in the Tower

The Princes in the Tower refers to the mysterious disappearance of two young sons of King Edward IV of England, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, in 1483. After their father’s death, they were placed in the Tower of London by their uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who later became King Richard III. The boys vanished, and many speculate that Richard was responsible for their murder to secure the throne. Their fate remains one of history's enduring mysteries, symbolizing political intrigue and the ruthless struggle for power during the Wars of the Roses.