Did Edward IV Order Henry VI’s Killing in the Tower?

The episode investigates whether Edward IV directed the death of Henry VI while he lay dying in the Tower of London, examining contemporary chronicles, medical accounts and later historians’ interpretations to weigh evidence for murder versus natural death. We highlight why this case remains uncertain and how it fits into the broader politics of Yorkist power consolidation after the Battle of Tewkesbury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices