Lost princes in the Tower — a tale of betrayal, power & mystery from England’s dark past 👑⚔️"

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The painting depicts the tragic fate of Edward IV’s two young sons, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury. Their uncle, Richard III, placed them in the Tower of London under the pretense of protection. However, the princes mysteriously disappeared and were never seen again. Historians believe they were murdered to secure Richard’s claim to the throne. This dark episode, remembered as “The Princes in the Tower,” remains one of England’s greatest royal mysteries.

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