Edward V (1470–1483)
- The elder of the two princes.
- Officially king for a brief period before Richard’s coronation.
Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (1473–?)
- Younger brother, aged 9–10 at disappearance.
- Both princes lodged in the Tower of London awaiting Edward V’s coronation.
Richard III’s Rise to Power
The Arrest of the Woodvilles
- The Woodville family, maternal relatives of the princes, were rivals of Richard.
- Richard arrested several key members, consolidating his power.
The Claim of Edward IV’s Illegitimacy
- Richard’s supporters claimed Edward IV’s marriage to Elizabeth Woodville was invalid.
- This declaration made Edward V and his brother illegitimate and ineligible for the throne.
Richard III’s Coronation
- On July 6, 1483, Richard was crowned king. shutdown123