Monday, July 16, 2012

French demand Crown Jewels from the Queen to compensate for 1499 murder of Edward Plantagenet

French city of Angers in Loire Valley provided some of the greatest monarchs in British history
When Edward Plantagenet was murdered in Tower of London in 1499 house's legitimate male line came to an end
City believes it is owed an apology – and 513 years' worth of compensation
Sum would amount to billions in today's currency, but city is prepared to accept the coronation jewels

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