The fate of the 'Princes in the Tower' is one of history's most enduring mysteries. Imprisoned in the Tower of London following the death of their father Edward IV, ostensibly for their own protection, the youngsters Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, subsequently disappeared without trace. Their disappearance cleared the way for their uncle, and 'protector', to seize the throne and become Richard III.

Their disappearance led to a number of conspiracy theories during the reign of Richard III, and his successors Henry VII and Henry VIII, with a least two people claiming to be one of the missing princes stepping forward with a claim to the crown of England. Although it is generally assumed that the young princes were killed sometime in 1483, no proof of their fate has ever been discovered.


The Conspiracy Files series lifts the lid on some of the world's most notorious mysteries, unexplained events and possible conspiracies. The narrative examines the accepted version of events, considers their veracity, and investigates the potential for conspiracy and cover-up.

There are a total of eight books in the Conspiracy Files series, with multi-book bundles comprising four books offering the best value for money.