The death of the third raven in the Tower of London generated a wave of concern and speculation among the British and followers of the monarchy. This event revived an ancient prophecy predicting the collapse of the British kingdom if the ravens abandon the tower. The legend, which dates back to the reign of Charles II, maintains that the disappearance of these birds would cause the fall of the tower and, with it, the end of the monarchy.
The legend of the ravens of the Tower of London is one of the best known and feared in British history. According to the prophecy, if the ravens ever leave the tower, it will collapse and the kingdom of England will fall with it. This belief led King Charles II to enact a law requiring at least six ravens to reside in the tower at all times.
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In the last three years, three crows have died in the Tower of London, which has generated growing concern. The last to die was Gripp, who died with his head trapped in his cage before being attacked by other birds. The other two ravens, Erin and Rex, died in August 2022 and September 2024, respectively. These events led many to wonder if the prophecy is beginning to be fulfilled.
The Tower of London crows are not just common birds; Each of them has a name and a unique personality. At the moment, The ravens guarding the tower are Jubilee, Harris, Poppy, Georgie, Edgar and Branwen. These birds are meticulously cared for by the Yeomen Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who ensure that there are always at least six crows in the tower, as dictated by the law enacted by Charles II.
Gripp’s death generated a series of reactions among the British. Many fear that the disappearance of these iconic birds could trigger the fulfillment of the dark prophecy. Social media has been filled with comments and theories about what this loss could mean for the future of the British monarchy.
Michael Chandler, known as the “master of crows”, is in charge of caring for these birds at the Tower of London. Chandler, a former Royal Marines commander, takes his role very seriously and works alongside a four-man team to feed, care for and watch over the crows. Despite the efforts of Chandler and his team, the death of three crows in such a short time has caused great concern.
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What do crows mean in London?
The ravens in the Tower of London have a very important historical and symbolic meaning. According to an ancient legend, the presence of these crows is essential for the protection of the tower and, by extension, the United Kingdom. Popular belief holds that if the ravens leave the Tower of London, the tower will fall and with it the British kingdom.
The legend dates back to the reign of Charles II (1660-1685), who decreed that there must always be at least six ravens in the tower to prevent the fall of the kingdom. This superstition has led to the crows being meticulously cared for by the Yeomen Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who ensure that there are always a sufficient number of crows in the tower.
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