Richard III - English Monarchs Animated History Documentary

Richard III is perhaps one of the most controversial monarchs in the entire history of English kings and queens.

Traditionally he’s been cast as a villain - after all, didn’t he steal the throne from a child - his older brother’s son - who he subsequently had killed or potentially eve murdered himself?

But maybe things aren’t as simple as that - is it possible he was actually a good king who was himself illegally overthrown - someone whose name and reputation was dragged though the mud by history’s victors … the Tudors? In this video, we’ll take a closer look.

[mbgal]

Henry Tudor’s link to the line of succession wasn’t through Catherine of Valois. She was a French princess and had no claim to the English throne. His claim was through Edward III, his great great great grandfather on his mother, Margaret Beaufort’s side. They descended from Edward III’s 4th son, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. That’s why he was a Lancastrian. John of Gaunt was the father of Henry IV. Henry Tudor came through an illegitimate line that was legitimized and then later barred from inheriting but rules were made to be broken lol

[TomsOnUK]

Really enjoying these history of English monarchs videos

[Diana-mupc]

Was looking forward to this video. Love your little animations so much <3 and who doesn't love the scandal and intrigue of Richard III?

[vonzigle]

Among other reforms Richard Iii introduced was that legal proceedings be conducted in English and not in Latin….

[WickedFelina]

The documentary of Philippa Langley's search for the fate of the missing princes has aired in Britain. It has yet to air in America. She has documented her findings, which are vast and thorough in her new book. The investigation was performed using a police detective specializing in missing persons. I have just listened to a podcast which she finally revealed important findings which, and it does seem as if her findings are sound, prove that the Princes did live, and in fact, yes, were sent away to live o the continent for their own safety. I am looking forward to seeing the full documentary, and reading her book. After all, she is the one who, with John Ashdown Hill, found the remains of Richard III after over 500 yrs.

[blackcatzd]

Richard was named Protector of the realm by his brother, king Edward. His job was to take care of Edward until he comes of age. Edward was placed in the Tower because it was the place where English kings were awaiting their coronation. Those days Tower was a very busy royal residence, prison was just a small part of it. Representatives of the 3 realm of the estate asked Richard to become king. After a couple of days Richard accepted the offer and on 26 June 1483 became king. And he was confirmed as King of England by Titulus Regius during his parliament in 1484. According to some medieval marriage laws was enough to declare the marriage invalid if done in secrecy. Which of course was the case of Edward´ s marriage not only to Eleanor Butler but also to Elizabeth Woodville.

[JangianTV]

Great stuff as always! 👏 Love the dances at the end!

[tricorvus]

I very much enjoyed this video. It gave me lots to mull over. Thank you

[karlemata]

Henry VII actually based his claim to the throne, through his mother Margaret Beaufort, since she is a descendant of John of Gaunt, the third son of Edward III.(through his legitimized son, John Beaufort)

[ApolloV]

If Edward IV had married previously, Warwick was pretty stupid for trying to arrange a marriage alliance for Edward. Also, conveniently, the woman in question, Elizabeth Butler, was also dead. It seems extremely unlikely that Edward could have kept a supposed first marriage secret for so long.

[onagaali]

When it showed the Tudors at 31: seconds, And it shows all of them from Henry VII to Elizabeth I, it says "Edward IV" instead accurately showing Edward VI. Edward IV was next to the last of the Plantagenet Kings from the House of York. Richard III was Edward IV younger brother.

[universemadeofcreativity]

well i'll say i think ricard the thrid is a complex man who stuck in a hard place with him becoming king & maybe it's possibly
that richard didn't want harm to his late bother's family or he at least didn't want the kids to suffer it's possible even by putting
the two heirs in the tower of Londen he may have been actually trying to keep them safe from other supporters in his party

i don't know unlikely to be the case but it's hard to be sure if richard wanted the two boys to die or ... at least it could have been
his last choice that he didn't want to do & maybe put it off as long as possible but one of the reasons why i mention richar
could have been serious about keeping the boys safe in the tower of londen after all their will in his own party who wanted

him to stay the king & those supporters may seen the children of the elizabeth woordvile removed completely from the bloodline
even if comes at the cost of young children even maybe removing elizabeth woodvile's daughters as well a plot to kill off anyone
in the royal family even if they aren't the right heirs to the throne is still a serious plan & Richard may have had reasons to keep

keep the boys in the Tower of londen that could be one of those reasons if anyone could get remove any details that would
reveal that kind of plot to kill the two young princes it would be richard during that but it's not impossible unlikely or too risky
without the right elements to pull it off just right but that's the problem if someone else did it why wouldn't he said something

about it or it's possible he didn't do it & well he could have messed up as a king & didn't want anyone to panic & start up more
drama & more likely if those young boys could have been killed under his watchful eye & it happened who's he didn't do it & it
would have made him look weak & more important It would have given other ideas if someone could be killed under all that

protection then he isn't that powerful & god has chosen someone else & Richard could be killed even with all his Protection
& someone Else could take the Theron by Force but i feel like maybe that could be possible but ... who would have done it?
i think if richard did it was something he may not liked it & he was putting it off until his to make choice or realize all his options

but knowing he didn't like Elizabeth Woodville & he didn't want to kill off Her kids unless it was a last choice or at least male heirs
had to go & he may have not cared enough to not be bothered by it i don't see him completely heartless but history does really
love painting him as the bad guy who kill anyone who gets in his way

[sarapanzarella]

Richard III was certainly a complex character. While I think he did some good things as king it seems a bit of an oversight to leave out how he ordered Edward V’s uncle killed on their way to London and the murder of Hastings and other nobles.

[Mygurlist]

I may be biased but I believe he was a good king that loved his family

[danieldeclue]

I remember one of my friends asking me why losing gascony put Henry in a coma😂 just the way he asked it was hilarious, although it is understandable. The annual revenue from gascony outstripped all of England so losing it must have been a huge huge hit to the wallet

[tonskie]

All of those fighting are now dusts and none of them brought their riches into their grave.

[WickedFelina]

Innocent until proven guilty. Richard III came up with that one which also helped the poor.

[rogerharley]

Ever notice the DNA of Henri and Louis of France,
Haplo G2a3 Now G2a2b2b1* formally G2a3b1*
Now Richard the third has the same rare dna panel markers
They share a common ancestor not to far back 800s.
The fast moving DYS 385 (Louis and Henri)
DYS 385 for Richards panel markers (13-14)
All share DYS 438 (10) and DYS 635 (21).
Me I am kit 165126 FTDNA.

[melanielynn]

Very interesting tale, this one. Richard had always been loyal to his brother, the king, would he have suddenly turned on him and his family to be king himself?

[noahjackson]

this was interesting. honestly he could have done both. until evidence is found, we will have to chose what we believe.