Hosted by Dennis Leap

Shakespeare’s Royal Education

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Aired: May 1, 2024 • 60 minutes

Richard II Assumes the Throne of England

Host Dennis Leap begins discussing William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of King Richard II by providing background history of the lineage of eligible sons available to assume the throne of England after King John’s death. The lineage began with King John’s son Henry III, and included Henry’s three sons Edward I, Edward II and Edward III. Richard II assumed the throne from Edward III.