160 kilometers is the distance between Richard Plantagenet and Cecily, Duchess of York, during the time Edward IV was allegedly conceived.
Synopsis
160 kilometers is the distance between Richard Plantagenet and Cecily, Duchess of York, during the time Edward IV was allegedly conceived.
Synopsis
Tony Robinson presents "Britain's Real Monarch," which first aired on Channel 4 on January 3, 2004. The documentary investigates the claim that Edward IV was illegitimate, born to Cecily, Duchess of York, while her husband, Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, was away in France. It features Michael Jones, who discusses a document from Rouen Cathedral suggesting Richard and Cecily were separated during the time of Edward's conception. The film argues that if Edward's claim is invalid, the true heirs to the throne are the descendants of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence.
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Why Watch
- Find out about Edward IV's disputed legitimacy.
- Meet the descendants of George Plantagenet.
- See the historical claims of the English throne.
Did You Know
- Edward IV's legitimacy was questioned due to a supposed affair in Rouen.
- A document in Rouen Cathedral indicates Richard and Cecily were 100 miles apart.
- The 14th Earl of Loudoun, a descendant of George, lived in Jerilderie, NSW.
- The documentary first aired on Channel 4 on 3 January 2004.
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Who presented Britain's Real Monarch?
Britain's Real Monarch was presented by Tony Robinson.
When was Britain's Real Monarch first shown?
It was first shown on Channel 4 on 3 January 2004.
What claim does the documentary discuss regarding Edward IV?
The documentary discusses the claim that Edward IV was illegitimate, born to Cecily, Duchess of York, by an English archer while her husband was away.
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