The early death of her husband Edward IV left Elizabeth in charge of ensuring a smooth transition of power to their son, Edward V. Her brother-in-law's coup forced her to seek sanctuary, but she would not be a passenger in the tumultuous events of the final years of her time in the historical spotlight.

Shownotes

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QoE website (QueensOfEnglandPodcast.com)

QoE Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com)

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Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester - the Lord Protector during the reign of Henry VI (wikipedia)

Thomas Grey, Marquess of Dorset (wikipedia)

Titulus Regius with modernised spelling and annotations (Party Parcel)

The legend of the Princes in the Tower (wikipedia)

Why Is It Called Buckingham’s Rebellion? (Matt's History Blog)

The annulment of Titulus Regius (Party Parcel)

Why did Lambert Simnel’s Rebellion Against Henry VII Fail? (Tudor Blogger)

 

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