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Duke of Gloucester charges council in Tower with treason
The Duke of Gloucester (future Richard III) at a council meeting in the Tower of London, charges Hastings and others with treason.
1483
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In this evocative image from the 1480s, Duke Richard of Gloucester, future King Richard III of England, stands before a somber assembly of council members in the White Tower of London. The Duke, clad in rich robes and wearing the insignia of the Order of the Garter, points an accusing finger at the Duke of Buckingham and the Earl of Hastings, who are seated at a long table before him. The atmosphere is tense and charged with anticipation, as the Duke of Gloucester delivers a grave accusation of treason against his prominent nobles. The year is 1483, and the political landscape of England is in turmoil following the sudden death of King Edward IV. Richard of Gloucester, brother of the late king, has seized the opportunity to assert his claim to the throne, and the support of these two powerful nobles is crucial to his success. However, Richard has reason to suspect their loyalty, and the discovery of a plot against him has provided the pretext for this dramatic confrontation. The Duke's manipulation of the council is a masterful display of political maneuvering, as he seeks to turn the tables on his accusers and secure his position as the new monarch. The expression on the faces of the council members reveals a range of emotions, from shock and disbelief to resignation and acceptance of the inevitable. The scene is a powerful reminder of the ruthless nature of medieval politics, where power and loyalty could shift at a moment's notice, and the price of disloyalty was often treason and death. This striking image, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, captures the drama and intrigue of a pivotal moment in English history, as the Duke of Gloucester charges his rivals with treason and sets in motion the events that would lead to his ascension to the throne as Richard III.
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