Bertram Fields discusses his biography, “Royal Blood.” He begins by explaining the kingship of Richard III and the mysterious disappearance of young princes Edward V and Richard, the Duke of York. The princes were the sons of Edward IV and were deemed illegitimate, therefore unable to become king. Fields talks about how the young princes were kept in the Tower of London for their safety. He explains that the Tower of London wasn’t always used for prisoners, and in the time of Richard III’s rule it was used to keep Jews and exiled people safe. Fields talks about Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” and how most of the cruel stories that were written about the king were untrue. He ends the interview by talking about where the princes may have been buried and how scientists today could use DNA testing to find out if the bodies are theirs.
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U-matic tape; Date and times on case spine: 7/01; 4:30pm; 7:00pm; 9:30pm. Date on case front cover: 1/19/99. Date on tape: 1/19/99.
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