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The reputation of Richard III has finally been restored as the much-maligned monarch was given a tribute fit for a king and even a seal of approval from the Queen.
His remains, which were discovered under a car park in Leicester in 2012, were taken back to Bosworth Field, the site of his fateful last battle, before being moved to Leicester Cathedral where the King will lie in repose until a reinterment service on Thursday.
Although the Queen will not personally attend the service, Buckingham Palace said she had written a tribute in the order of service which acknowledged Richard’s importance to British history.
I have to say, though, I fail to see why this has to take several days. It's rather dragging it all out.
A truly astonishing turn out by the public along the streets of Leicester. They were throwing flowers onto the coffin all the time. It would appear the rehabilitation of Richard III, in the eyes of the public (who likely don't know very much about him really), is complete.
I have to say, though, I fail to see why this has to take several days. It's rather dragging it all out.
Queen Elizabeth is a direct descendant of Henry VII. So although its appropriate to have royal representation at the funeral of Richard III , I didn't expect any direct heirs to attend.
Richard III's descendant makes a coffin fit for a king
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=visYwIGG6ZA&feature=youtu.be
More: Richard III's remains are finally given a royal burial in Leicester Cathedral | Daily Mail OnlineAfter more than 500 years shrouded in mystery, buried in anonymous grave discovered beneath a car park, Richard III has finally been laid to rest 'in the heart' of the country.
A coffin containing the Plantagenet monarch's mortal remains was taken to Leicester Cathedral to receive a royal burial this morning as the Queen paid tribute to the last English king to die in battle.
In a written message in the order of service, the Queen said: 'The reinterment of King Richard III is an event of great national and international significance.