King Richard III was the fourth son of Richard, Duke of York and Cecily Neville. His reign is blighted with unproven murders, which began when he seized the throne from his nephew, Edward V. The mysterious disappearance of the young princes in the Tower, and the nature of his physical appearance, Richard III’s reputation has suffered harshly through time. But with no evidence to support these crimes, he should be remembered as a powerful duke, king and warrior, which ultimately led to his death on the battlefield, fighting in the last battle of the Wars of the Roses.