Richard’s response to Henry Tudor’s landing
Richard III and his advisors had expected an invasion in support of Henry Tudor. Henry had been involved in operations the previous year Then he had to turn back due to developments on the English…
Lovell oversees fleet near Southampton
Francis, Viscount Lovell was one of King Richard III’s closest and most trusted advisors. As the risk of a Tudor invasion increased it was to Lovell that the King turned. The South Coast in Hampshire…
Did Richard III plan to marry Elizabeth of York?
Following the death of Queen Anne [Anne Neville] rumours began about the cause of her death and the intentions of King Richard III. The first rumour was that Anne had been poisoned, possibly by Richard,…
Richard III’s priorities in 1484
In 1484 King Richard III contended with a series of issues. The threat of an invasion in the name of Henry Tudor was a concern. Politically the King needed to weigh up the consequences of…
Release of Richard of Shrewsbury from Sanctuary at Westminster
When news reached Elizabeth Woodville of the arrest of her brother, Earl Rivers, she took Richard of Shrewsbury, duke of York, and other members of the family into sanctuary at Westminster. It resulted in negotiations…
Edward V taken to the Tower
Edward V was taken to the Tower of London to prepare for his coronation. This was the suggestion of the Duke of Buckingham. Moving the king to the Tower in advance of the ceremony was…
Elizabeth Woodville enters Sanctuary at Westminster
When news reached London of the arrest of Earl Rivers, Queen Elizabeth sought refuge in Westminster Abbey. Earl Rivers had been in Ludlow when Edward IV died. He was overseeing the Prince of Wales’ household…
Edward V brought to London for his coronation
Following the death of Edward IV news was sent to Ludlow, where the Prince of Wales was residing. Upon receiving the news arrangements were made for ‘repair to London’ of Edward V. This would enable…
Death of King Edward IV
Edward IV‘s health had deteriorated in the latter years of his second reign. William, lord Hastings had noted the likelihood of his early death to officials in 1482. When his end did come, it was…
Reburial of Richard duke of York
In 1476 Edward IV instigated the reburial of Richard duke of York and Edmund earl of Rutland. His father had been buried in the grounds of the Mendicant Friars in Pontefract after his death in…