Dublin Cathedral Ireland - Matthew Lewis

Dublin Cathedral, Ireland: The Princes in the Tower: The New Evidence (Channel 4, Brinkworth Productions). Historian Matthew Lewis introduces Rob Rinder to the important and overlooked figure of Richard III's heir, John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln, and his role in the coronation of Edward V, the elder Prince in the Tower. Edward was crowned in Dublin Cathedral on Sunday 27th May 1487. He was 16. Following Henry VII's repeal of Titulus Regius in January 1486, Edward's claim now superseded that of his cousin, Lincoln (age 27). Twelve-year old Edward, Earl of Warwick, held by King Henry in the Tower of London, was barred from the throne by attainder.

[@bilbob7624]

well. that's quite a Claim. let's here it

[@shonaangus7876]

De la Pole may have been senior/eldest claimant but Prince Arthur’s claim could only be trumped by Edward IV or Clarence’s sons. My point being it doesn’t necessarily indicate the Princes were alive just because De la Pole didn’t lay his claim down. Arthur’s claim was stronger than his.

[@genghisthegreat2034]

There was no Irish nobility who would attend any English coronation in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. Not The O'Neill, nor The O'Donnell, nor Fitzgerald of Kildare, nor O'Byrne of Wicklow. Can't be sure they wouldn't dress up a few others they had ' enobled' England barely controlled the area within The Pale, they had a few castles dotted around the country, but were contested everywhere.

[@Moose.-vy5ye]

@genghis ..., your sources?

[@genghisthegreat2034]

@@Moose.-vy5ye The O'Neill was Lord of Tír Eóghain , The O'Donnell likewise of Tír Chonaill. They were the premier powers in Ireland, and were at war with the English through all this period. The " Irish nobility " could only be those who had recognised English authority, for obvious reasons, these two chieftains hadn't and weren't defeated until Kinsale in 1601. Neither had the O'Byrne in the adjacent Wicklow. My source is The Pale itself. One doesn't fortify against enemies already subdued. The fortifications existed then, the remnants of it still exist now.

[@Moose.-vy5ye]

So, you're talking about two chieftains amongst many. This does not disprove, at all, what is introduced in this video. Additionally, the most powerful lord in Ireland, Garrett Mor FitzGerald, supported him.