8 Biggest Mysteries Surrounding The British Royal Family
WRITTEN BY SUMI DEKA
King Edward IV died in April 1483 and his son Edward V took over. Edward and his youngest brother were later sent to the Tower of London but were never found again.
Amy Robsart was found dead in 1560 with her neck broken. There were rumors that Queen Elizabeth I ordered Amy’s murder although Amy was believed to be suicidal.
Following Queen Victoria’s birth, Victoria’s royal lineage was questioned. Some believed that her father was not Edward but rather a friend of Victoria’s mother.
Prince Ernest Augustus’ valet Joseph Sellis was found dead in May 1810. Reported to be a suicide, it was claimed that the Duke slit Joseph’s throat due to anger, jealousy, or self-defense.
Prince Albert died in December 1861 and there have been debates regarding his death. Some say he had stomach cancer and others claimed that he died from sepsis.
Queen Elizabeth’s child Princess Louis welcomed a son sired by her brother’s tutor. The royal obstetrician’s son adopted a son named Henry and told his children he was the son of Princess Louise.
Following Prince Albert’s death in 1861, Queen Victoria had a relationship with her servant John Brown. John was treated like a family member and Victoria’s diaries were filled with her memories.
Prince Albert Victor never became the king but King Edward VII was believed to be Jack the Ripper. Eddy’s mysterious life was always questioned and although he died from influenza, some believed that he died of syphilis.