The Princes in the Tower Quiz - The Tudor Society

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

Q1) On which date in 1470 was Edward V, the eldest of the Princes in the Tower, born?

31 October

1 November

2 November

3 November

Correct!

Wrong! It's 2nd November.

Q2) What was the age difference between Edward and his younger brother, Richard?

2 years 9 months

1 year and 2 months

3 years 3 months

18 months

Correct! Richard was born on 17 August 1473.

Wrong! It was 2 years and 9 months.

Q3) In which of these properties was Edward V born?

Baynards Castle

Lambeth Palace

Cheyneygates

Sheen

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.

Q4) Edward V's brother, Richard, was Duke of ........

Richmond

Somerset

Norfolk

York

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.

Q5) Richard was also known as "Richard of ........."

Shrewsbury

March

Hereford

Gloucester

Correct!

Wrong! It's Shrewsbury.

Q6) In which year did Richard marry Anne de Mowbray?

1474

1478

1481

1482

Correct! They married on 15 January 1478 at Westminster Abbey.

Wrong! 15 January 1478 at Westminster Abbey.

Q7) On which of these dates did Edward become king?

1 February 1483

22 April 1483

9th April 1483

21 April 1483

Correct!

Wrong! It was on 9th April 1483.

Q8) For how long was Edward King of England?

1 year

Just over 6 months

3 weeks

Just over 2 months

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.

Q9) Which of the following has been accused of murdering Edward and Richard, the Princes in the Tower? Tick all that apply.

Margaret Beaufort

Henry VII

Richard III

Henry Stafford

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.

Q10) True or false: Pretender Perkin Warbeck claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, in King Henry VII's reign?

True

False

Correct!

Wrong! It's true.