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Edward V Collection

"Edward V: A Tragic Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Mystery" In the intricate tapestry of English history

Background imageEdward V Collection: The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V; Richard III; Henry VII; Henry VIII (engraving)

Edward V; Richard III; Henry VII; Henry VIII (engraving)
8632474 Edward V; Richard III; Henry VII; Henry VIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V; Richard III; Henry VII; Henry VIII)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton

Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton
3784562 Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton; (add.info.: Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton to Edward IV - from engraving of medieval manuscript)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton

Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton
3786334 Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton; (add.info.: Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton to Edward IV - from engraving of medieval manuscript)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Bayeux Tapestry - Edward the Confessor

Bayeux Tapestry - Edward the Confessor
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, Edward's instructions to Harold"

Background imageEdward V Collection: Dr Ralph Shaw preaching at St Pauls Cross, London, signalling Richard

Dr Ralph Shaw preaching at St Pauls Cross, London, signalling Richard, Duke of Gloucesters intention to depose his
7147380 Dr Ralph Shaw preaching at St Pauls Cross, London, signalling Richard, Duke of Gloucesters intention to depose his nephew King Edward V and claim the throne for himself

Background imageEdward V Collection: Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving)

Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving)
7147366 Great Seals of England from King Edward III to Edward VI (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, King of England (engraving)

Edward V, King of England (engraving)
7185460 Edward V, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V (1470-1483), King of England

Background imageEdward V Collection: Discovery of the bones of the Princes in the Tower, London, 1674 (engraving)

Discovery of the bones of the Princes in the Tower, London, 1674 (engraving)
7153922 Discovery of the bones of the Princes in the Tower, London, 1674 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V (chromolitho)

Edward V (chromolitho)
669046 Edward V (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (John Scott)

Background imageEdward V Collection: King Edward V of England (colour engraving)

King Edward V of England (colour engraving)
816873 King Edward V of England (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V, King of England. Engraved by j Chapman)

Background imageEdward V Collection: The only uncrowned king of England: Edward V (litho)

The only uncrowned king of England: Edward V (litho)
665036 The only uncrowned king of England: Edward V (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The only uncrowned king of England: Edward V)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V

Edward V
LLM456047 Edward V by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V. Illustration from History of England by Henry Tyrrell (c 1860).); © Look and Learn

Background imageEdward V Collection: The Burial of the Two Sons of Edward IV, in the Tower, 1483 (engraving)

The Burial of the Two Sons of Edward IV, in the Tower, 1483 (engraving)
1612190 The Burial of the Two Sons of Edward IV, in the Tower, 1483 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burial of the Two Sons of Edward IV)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Les Enfants d Edouard, (oil on canvas)

Les Enfants d Edouard, (oil on canvas)
1197579 Les Enfants d Edouard, (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 88.9x106.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageEdward V Collection: Doctor Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross (engraving)

Doctor Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross (engraving)
3103750 Doctor Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483 (colour litho)

Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483 (colour litho)
977993 Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483 (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V rides into London with his uncle)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V (engraving)

Edward V (engraving)
5220863 Edward V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V. Illustration for The History of England by George Courtney Lyttleton embellished with a)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Les Enfants d Edouard (engraving)

Les Enfants d Edouard (engraving)
1606999 Les Enfants d Edouard (engraving) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Enfants d Edouard)

Background imageEdward V Collection: The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower (colour litho)

The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower (colour litho)
960248 The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower (colour litho) by Millais, John Everett (1826-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Seven King Edwards of England (engraving)

Seven King Edwards of England (engraving)
3626548 Seven King Edwards of England (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seven King Edwards of England)

Background imageEdward V Collection: House of Lancaster. House of York (engraving)

House of Lancaster. House of York (engraving)
670918 House of Lancaster. House of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Lancaster. House of York. 1. Henry IV (1399--1413). 2

Background imageEdward V Collection: The Princes in the Tower (chromolitho)

The Princes in the Tower (chromolitho)
666982 The Princes in the Tower (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes in the Tower)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V (engraving)

Edward V (engraving)
451644 Edward V (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); 28x18 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Edward V (1470-83) King of England for two months in 1483

Background imageEdward V Collection: The Princes in the Tower

The Princes in the Tower
LLM461303 The Princes in the Tower by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes in the Tower); © Look and Learn

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V escorted to London by the Duke of Gloucester, from Cassells History of

Edward V escorted to London by the Duke of Gloucester, from Cassells History of
2638015 Edward V escorted to London by the Duke of Gloucester, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley Book Company Limited, c.1940 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V and the Duke of York smothered in the Tower (engraving)

Edward V and the Duke of York smothered in the Tower (engraving)
5220860 Edward V and the Duke of York smothered in the Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V and the Duke of York smothered in the Tower)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V (engraving)

Edward V (engraving)
3649923 Edward V (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward V. Richard III. The original in Lambeth Library)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, (1470-c1483), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Edward V, (1470-c1483), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Edward V, (1470-c1483), 1830. Edward V (1470-c1483) succeeded his father, Edward IV, as King of England and Lord of Ireland on 9 April 1483. He was never crowned

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edward V, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward V, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Edward V of England (1470-c1483), his brief reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward, King of England, France, 1787. Creator: Unknown

Edward, King of England, France, 1787. Creator: Unknown
Edward, King of England, France, 1787. Edward V (1470-1483) succeeded his father, Edward IV, as King of England and Lord of Ireland, he was not crowned

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, King of England, c1485, (c1650)

Edward V, King of England, c1485, (c1650). King Edward V is wearing a robe knotted loosely around his shoulders, with a crown suspended above his head

Background imageEdward V Collection: Richard, Duke of Gloucester invited to assume the crown, 1483 (1864)

Richard, Duke of Gloucester invited to assume the crown, 1483 (1864). Richard (1452-1485) was invited to assume the crown by the Duke of Buckingham (1455-1483)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, 1935

Edward V, 1935. Edward (1470-1483) was an English monarch, although never crowned. He was created Prince of Wales in June, 1471, following his fathers restoration to the throne

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

Edward V, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward V, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, c1787

Edward V, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Background imageEdward V Collection: A Boy King, . Artist: John Leech

A Boy King, . Artist: John Leech
A Boy King, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Edward V (1470-1483). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, 1859. Artist: George Vertue

Edward V, 1859. Artist: George Vertue
Edward V, 1859. One of four uncrowned Kings of England. His 86-day reign ended after he was sent to heavily guarded royal lodgings in the Tower of London

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V, 1783. Artist: Alexander Hogg

Edward V, 1783. Artist: Alexander Hogg
Edward V, 1783. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From New Complete and Authentic History of England, by Edward Barnard. [Alex Hogg, London, 1783]

Background imageEdward V Collection: English Kings with coats of Arms Published by Alexander Hogg. Artist: Alex Hogg

English Kings with coats of Arms Published by Alexander Hogg. Artist: Alex Hogg
English Kings with coats of Arms Published by Alexander Hogg. Edward V. Richard III. Henry VII. Henry VIII. Spencers New History of England

Background imageEdward V Collection: Earl Rivers presents his book to King Edward IV, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?))

Earl Rivers presents his book to King Edward IV, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?)). Artist: Charles Grignion
Earl Rivers presenting his translation of the Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers to King Edward IV and his family, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?))

Background imageEdward V Collection: The Princes in the Tower, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage

The Princes in the Tower, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
The Princes in the Tower, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483, (c1920). Artist: C I De Lacy

Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483, (c1920). Artist: C I De Lacy
Edward V rides into London with Duke Richard, 1483, (c1920). Edward V (1470-1483?) was deposed in 1483 and was succeeded by his uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who ruled as Richard III

Background imageEdward V Collection: King Edward V, 1787

King Edward V, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V

Edward V. Edward (1470-1483) was an English monarch, although never crowned. He was created Prince of Wales in June, 1471, following his fathers restoration to the throne

Background imageEdward V Collection: Baptism of Prince of Wales, 1842 (c1850s)

Baptism of Prince of Wales, 1842 (c1850s). The future King Edward VII was born in 1841 and christened Albert Edward in St Georges Chapel, Windsor on 25 January 1842

Background imageEdward V Collection: Edward V And Richard, Duke Of York In The Tower. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits

Edward V And Richard, Duke Of York In The Tower. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C. 1880
Edward V And Richard, Duke Of York In The Tower. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880



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"Edward V: A Tragic Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Mystery" In the intricate tapestry of English history, Edward V emerges as a young prince caught in the deadly web woven by the Houses of York and Lancaster. His story is one that encompasses both triumph and tragedy, leaving behind an enduring legacy shrouded in uncertainty. From his birth in 1470 to his untimely demise in 1483, Edward V's life was marked by political intrigue and familial strife. The genealogy of kings from Edward III to Henry VII reveals the complex lineage that led him to inherit the crown at such a tender age. The artistic depictions surrounding Edward V paint a vivid picture of his short-lived reign. Paul de la Roche's poignant portrayal captures "The Young Princes in the Tower, " hinting at their eventual fate within those cold stone walls. Anthony Woodville presenting Caxton showcases Edward V's patronage of literature during his brief rule. However, it is impossible to discuss Edward V without delving into the enigma surrounding his disappearance. The Bayeux Tapestry alludes to King Edward the Confessor's influence on this tragic tale while various lithographs depict conflicting accounts of what transpired within those infamous tower walls. One haunting engraving portrays Tyrrel and his accomplices smothering young Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury under orders from their uncle Richard III—a chilling reminder of power's dark side. Another engraving further emphasizes this horrifying event—the murder orchestrated by Richard Duke of Gloucester himself—leaving no doubt about its impact on history. Yet amidst these grim portrayals lies an uncrowned king who never had a chance to fulfill his potential. King Edward V remains forever frozen in time—an innocent victim whose true destiny will forever be debated among historians. As we gaze upon portraits capturing fleeting moments from his short existence, we are reminded that behind every historical figure lies a complex human being.