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About Why This Australian Man Might Be The Real King Of England | Britain's Real Monarch

Tony Robinson unearths new evidence that strongly suggests that the 15th century English King, Edward IV, was illegitimate. If that is the case, the entire royal bloodline that traces its lineage to Edward has no legal right to the throne. Edward fought hard to protect the British monarchy, even through the famed War of Roses, but he left a clouded legacy. So, who now has the right to the throne?

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Why This Australian Man Might Be The Real King Of England | Britain's Real Monarch
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Society
Runtime
47 minutes
Language
English
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Real History

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