Richard was a son of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, and his wife Cicely Neville and was born on 2nd October 1452. His brother Edward IV became King in 1461. On his death Richard was declared ...

At the start of the play, Richard is the Duke of Gloucester. He then betrays his family and commits crimes until he’s crowned the king of England. Presenter: Richard the III really existed, but ...

There are lots of characters in Shakespeare’s play Richard III. Take an in-depth look at the main ones identifying their key attributes and relationships and analysing their part in the play.

Richard's military skills have helped to put his older brother Edward on the throne of England. But jealousy and resentment cause Richard to seek the crown for himself, and he conceives a lengthy ...

Anne's father in law and her husband have been killed by members of the Royals. Richard III lies in wait to woo Anne as she mourns Richard, a deformed duke, plans to upturn the peace that has ...