As it's been the anniversary of the birth of King Edward V, one of the Princes in the Tower, this week, I thought we'd mark the occasion with a quiz on the Princes in the Tower.
So, grab your favourite snack and beverage, make yourself comfortable, and let's begin! Good luck!
Princes in the Tower Quiz
Correct!
Wrong! It's 2nd November.
Correct! Richard was born on 17 August 1473.
Wrong! It was 2 years and 9 months.
Correct! It was the home of the Abbot of Westminster and was joined to Westminster Abbey where Edward's mother had sought sanctuary.
Wrong! It was Cheyneygates, the home of the Abbot of Westminster and was joined to Westminster Abbey where Edward's mother had sought sanctuary.
Correct! He was made Duke of York in May 1474.
Wrong! He was Duke of York. He was made Duke of York in May 1474.
Correct!
Wrong! It's Shrewsbury.
Correct! They married on 15 January 1478 at Westminster Abbey.
Wrong! 15 January 1478 at Westminster Abbey.
Correct!
Wrong! It was on 9th April 1483.
Correct! His uncle and former Protector, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, was officially proclaimed king, King Richard III, on 26th June 1483.
Wrong! He was king for just over 2 months. His uncle and former Protector, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, was officially proclaimed king, King Richard III, on 26th June 1483.
Correct! Although there is also the theory that they survived.
Wrong! It's all of them, although there is also the theory that they survived.
Hi Claire, since nobody knows when and if Edward V died, I would be interested to know why you believe he died in November as opposed to the most common theory of late June to late September 1483. He was born on 2nd November. Is that what the anniversary should say?
Hi Claire, since nobody knows when and if Edward V died, I would be interested to know why you believe he died in November as opposed to the most common theory of late June to late September 1483. He was born on 2nd November. Is that what the anniversary should say?
Oh dear, yes, sorry, at least I got it right in my “on this day” lol and in the quiz! I’m not feeling great at the moment so am struggling. Thanks for pointing that out.
Hi Claire, since nobody knows when and if Edward V died, I would be interested to know why you believe he died in November as opposed to the most common theory of late June to late September 1483. He was born on 2nd November. Is that what the anniversary should say?
Cheers
Hi Claire, since nobody knows when and if Edward V died, I would be interested to know why you believe he died in November as opposed to the most common theory of late June to late September 1483. He was born on 2nd November. Is that what the anniversary should say?
Cheers
LynMarie
Oh dear, yes, sorry, at least I got it right in my “on this day” lol and in the quiz! I’m not feeling great at the moment so am struggling. Thanks for pointing that out.
Hope you’re feeling better soon. Michelle t
Sorry, Claire, hearing you are not well. Don’t worry about it. Just get some rest and get well. Take care.