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

After the Wars of the Roses, the fate of imprisoned king Henry VI remains contested. This episode looks at contemporary accounts, gaps in documentary evidence, and historians’ interpretations to assess whether the late‑regnal ruler Edward IV might have directed the death of his rival within the Tower. We also explore how later myth-making has coloured this debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices