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Strictly speaking, Edward IV was only married once, to Elizabeth Woodville. However, after his death, the Titulus Regius was passed decreeing that Edward had been precontracted to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, thereby rendering his children by Elizabeth Woodville illegitimate. It may be argued that the purpose of the Titulus Regius was to justify the accession of Edward IV's brother, Richard III, to the throne.

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