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Behind the Crown: The Darker Chapters of the British Royal Family’s History

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7. The Princes in the Tower

7. The Princes in the Tower
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The mysterious disappearance of Edward V and his younger brother Richard in 1483 remains one of England’s most enduring royal enigmas. After being placed in the Tower of London by their uncle, Richard III, the young princes vanished without a trace. Many believe Richard III orchestrated their deaths to secure his own claim to the throne, though no definitive evidence has ever been found.

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