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“Little threat”?

I guess just like Richard was little threat to them, who was not the legitimate heir to the throne but ended up stealing it for himself. I mean he did that (which is a fact) but murder, nah he wouldn’t do that.
Seriously. Saying they were not a threat because they were declared illegitimate. If you can declare a legitimate heir illegitimate, you could obviously also do the reverse.
And even if the boys themselves had no intentions of challenging their uncle, do you think there were not some people that might think “If we can get this young child back on the throne, think of what we stand to gain.”
I mean there was an attempt to spring them from their confinement. Just like with other deposed kings in previous times.

Do not kid yourself. They were always gonna remain a threat to Richards throne as long as they were alive. That’s natural when you steal the crown from someone.

As evidence you can look at the two cases of imposters who just claimed to be the older prince during Henrys time, that had the support of some people. Now imagine the actual prince showed up. You might not just have the support of a few and some peasants, but of some Lords, especially those that might not be too happy under the current rule. And suddenly, you’re not just facing some small revolt, but something much more threatening.

And while Tudor propaganda (the vicor writes the history) must be considered and present when looking at history, the Tudors did not control everyone and everything. A large number of people hang around court that they can’t all have under their control.
Also, Henry Tudor was married to the princes older sister. Was she in on it? And when did he do it. Because he couldn’t have done it when they disappeared never to be seen again.
Not to mention, Richard had Edwards uncle, his half brother and his chamberlain arrested and executed. So he has the people closest to the rightful king executed, but Richard wouldn’t get rid of the actual threat to him?

Get outta here with that nonsense.