This illustration shows the costumes people wore during King Richard II's reign.

Mediaeval Costumes

This illustration shows the costumes people wore during King Richard II's reign.

King of England; son of the Black Prince and Joanna of Kent; born in Bordeaux, Jan. 6, 1369.

King Richard II

King of England; son of the Black Prince and Joanna of Kent; born in Bordeaux, Jan. 6, 1369.

The heraldic shield of Robert de Vere, close advisor of King Richard II of England.

Shield of Robert de Vere

The heraldic shield of Robert de Vere, close advisor of King Richard II of England.