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The Princes in the Tower: The Royal Murder Mystery That Shook England


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 In this episode, we unravel one of the darkest unsolved mysteries in royal history — the disappearance of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York, the young heirs to the English throne who vanished inside the Tower of London in 1483.

Were they murdered by their uncle King Richard III? Silenced by Henry VII to secure the Tudor crown? Or did they escape into hiding, surviving history’s deadliest power struggle?

Join us as we explore eyewitness accounts, political betrayals, forensic evidence, and modern theories surrounding the fate of the Princes in the Tower — a case that continues to haunt historians and true-crime lovers alike.

You’ll discover how this centuries-old mystery changed British history, shaped royal propaganda, and still challenges modern investigators.

🎧 In this episode:

  • The death of King Edward IV and rise of Richard III
  • The imprisonment and disappearance of the princes
  • Key suspects: Richard III, Henry VII, the Duke of Buckingham
  • The 1674 Tower bones discovery and forensic debates
  • Why this case still matters today

If you love royal conspiracies, historical true crime, and unsolved mysteries, this episode is a must-listen.

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The Deep DiveBy Joyce