[Wearever]

Really enjoying reading this discussion. Did Richard kill his nephews for the throne ? It looks bad for him they were under his protection when they disappeared. He prevented the coronation and became King himself.

Queen Elizabeth Woodville had no power after her husband died. She married her families enemies and was never accepted by the powerful York Lords. Richard the youngest brother remained loyal to his brother even when their other brother Clarence tried to overthrow Edward lV . So why would he turn against them after he died. Maybe Richard did protect them after all. Elizabeth saw her brothers killed by the York Lords. Her father and another brother John were killed by York Lords ( Lord Warwick and Clarence ) while trying to overthrow her husband the King. Times were not good she was in enemy hands. Maybe ..............she struck a deal with Richard , knowing what would happen to them. Maybe he let his nephews go secretly and they escaped to Flanders where Elizabeth had extended family. It's possible but only with Richards consent.