The Princes in the Tower- engraving aft

The Princes in the Tower- engraving after painting by Paul Delaroche. With image of Edward V and his brother Richard of Shrewsbury in their lodgings in the Tower of London. Thought to be the victims of a murder plot orchestrated by their uncle Richard III. At the time of their fathers death, 9 April 1483, Edward and Richard were the only surviving children of Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville. When their parents marriage was declared illegitimate, Edward V s claim to the throne ended. Richard of Gloucester was crowned on 6 July 1483 and his nephews subsequently disappeared. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images)