
Shortly afterwards, Richard's hired assassins kill him and place the body in a cask of wine. Clarence tells his jailer a dream he had of drowning. Richard engineers the imprisonment of his elder brother, Clarence, in the Tower of London. Anne is unable to resist Richard's advances and becomes Duchess of Gloucester. He woos her as she accompanies the funeral procession of her father-in-law, King Henry VI (whom Richard murdered). A story of jealousy, manipulation and deceit based on Sir Thomas Mores unfinished and largely untrue History of King Richard III. His plot begins as he romantically pursues Lady Anne, a widow. Richard of Gloucester, the brother of King Edward IV, is determined to gain the crown of England for himself, no matter what. A young daughter of Clarence (MARGARET PLANTAGENET) Ghosts of those murdered by Richard III. LADY ANNE, widow of Edward Prince of Wales son to King Henry VI. Richard III follows the events portrayed in Henry VI Part 3. DUCHESS OF YORK, mother to King Edward IV. In the end, Henry of Richmond raises an army, kills Richard in battle, and becomes King Henry VII. He murders his brothers, nephews, and any opposition to become King Richard III. Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal. TL DR (may contain spoilers): Richard wants to become King no matter who he has to kill to get there he kills everyone who stands in his way spooky ghosts appear Richard is killed. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homes Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began.
