Resistance to John was only short-circuited by his sudden death. Edward II had been deposed and replaced by his son in 1327 – ...

The death of his elder brother Edward left him the sole heir ... The Latin inscription around the ledge of the tomb can be translated: Sage and elegant, lawfully Richard II, conquered by fate he lies ...

BOLINGBROKE returns to GAUNT’s castle where ROSS and WILLOUGHBY are holding prisoner two of RICHARD’s loyal supporters - BUSHY and GREEN. They are sentenced to death and executed on the spot ...

The film begins as KING RICHARD II (Ben Whishaw) tries to resolve a bitter ... They are sentenced to death and executed on the spot for having caused a rift between RICHARD and the QUEEN and ...