Edward of Westminster

Edward of Westminster, also known as Edward of Lancaster, was the only son of Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou. Born at the Palace of Westminster, he was the center of contention during the Wars of the Roses. Rumors about his legitimacy circulated due to his father’s mental illness, but Henry VI recognized him as his heir. Edward was invested as Prince of Wales at a young age and found himself in the midst of political strife when the Duke of York challenged his father’s rule.

Edward’s life was marked by a series of battles for the English throne, including his mother’s efforts to secure his inheritance and his eventual marriage to Anne Neville. His military involvement peaked with the Battles of Barnet and Tewkesbury, where he fought to reclaim Lancastrian power. However, his efforts ended with his death at the Battle of Tewkesbury at the age of seventeen, an event that had significant implications for the continuation of the Lancastrian line.