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A Royal Reinterment
- 1. A Royal Reinterment: MY ADVENTURESWITH KING RICHARD III
- 2. Who was RichardIII? King of England and France, 1483-1485 Last Plantagenet King Last King of England to die in battle Hunchbacked villain from Shakespeare Gravesite unknown for many years Horrible History Song ?
- 3. The Discovery: theLooking for Richard project Richard III Society founded in 1924. 1975 article in The Ricardian suggested remains were buried under Leicester City Council’s car park. In 2004 Philippa Langley began research in Leicester. John Ashdown-Hill traced matrilineal descendants of Richard III’s sister, Anne of York. March 2011 assessment of Greyfriars Site began to identify exact location of monastery. On 25 August 2012, excavation began in the Leicester City Council parking lot and two parallel human leg bones were discovered.
- 4. How Am IRelated? Ralph de Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland – Joan Beaufort George Neville, 1st Baron Latimer – Elizabeth Beauchamp Sir Henry Neville Thomas Neville, Lord Matham Ellen Neville Bucke Helen Warner Cawley 19 Generations from Sir Henry Neville, First Cousin of King Richard IIII Cecily Neville – Richard Plantagenet Richard III Edward IV
- 5. The DNA Analysis JohnAshdown-Hill had traced the genealogy through the closest matrilinear line, Richard’s sister, Anne of York, to the Ibsen family in Canada. This family provided the DNA match that identified the bones as those of Richard III. Just in time, as both members of the family had no children to pass on the dna. Youtube announcement on 4 February 2013. Coincidentally, Michael Ibsen is a carpenter and was asked to make the simple coffin for Richard. It was to enclose a lead coffin and be placed in a marble tomb in Leicester Cathedral. Michael Ibsen
- 6. Recreating Richard Recreationof Richard’s facial features Study of his diet through isotropes in his bones Study of his injuries during and after battle Childhood scoliosis
- 7. Where to BuryRichard? Richard spent much of his youth at Middleham Castle in Yorkshire and vid his son Edward was known to have lived there during his short life. Some scholars believe he had made plans to be buried in York Minster. Some indirect descendants formed a group called the Plantagenet Alliance Ltd. They claimed that it was the wish of Richard and his family that he be buried in York and took their case to court. Ruled in favour of the University of Leicester that Richard had been buried originally and found in Leicester, so he should remain there. No written documents supporting the York claim. York Minster
- 8. Burial at LeicesterCathedral On 7 August 2014, the Dean of Leicester and other officials from the University of Leicester announced that Richard would be buried in the Cathedral in Leicester on 26 March 2015.
- 9. Who Would BeInvited? The Public Ballot 5 December 2014 Announcement by the Dean of Leicester about a public ballot for seats in the Cathedral for 3 events connected to the Reinterment. On 12 December 2014 the ballot opened online at the Leicester Cathedral website. 5000 people entered on the first day. Paper ballots were also available. On 31 December 2014 the ballot closed with nearly 14,000 people entering to see the King buried. Most of the requests came from all over the UK, but there were some from United States, Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, to name a few countries.
- 10. 21 January 2015 I received my invitation in the mail on Wednesday, 21 January 2015. I had 2 weeks to send a reply.
- 11. What to Wearto a Reinterment? Selecting an outfit, as per instructions sent with Admittance Card: A reserved colour palette was advised; black was acceptable Gentlemen to wear lounge suits and ladies to wear day dress/trousers Traditional/heritage dress is encouraged if appropriate Hats are encouraged, but no top hats Sensible shoes
- 12. Preparations in Leicester Coffin made by Michael Ibsen Tomb Ceremonies Timetable Children’s Book of Hours Banners and Bunting Ceramic Roses Bags for the Bones Crown
- 13. Cortege for aKing 22 March 2015 35,000 lined streets Started at the University of Leicester Bosworth Battlefield Village of Dadlington, where many Bosworth dead are buried Sutton Cheney Market Bosworth At St. Nicholas Church, short ceremony to switch from a car to a funeral wagon. Presented to Cathedral at end Cortege Route
- 14. Interview on theBBC Leicester Tom Brown of BBC Leicester interviewed me about why I came to Leicester and the Reinterment.
- 15. Requiem Mass forKing Richard Another Ballot Event, this Catholic Requiem Mass was held at Holy Cross Priory, led by Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
- 16. Concert for aKing This medieval music concert was free to attend at Holy Cross Priory. The concert will pay homage to the life of King Richard III through the music of his time. The program will include music that he might have heard whilst he lived, and will present this music, once again, in honour of his memory. The featured ensemble for the program is the early music consort, Aitone, led by Rob Durk. Also featured will be instrumentalist Susan Burns on the Dulcien. The musical pieces will be presented, interspersed with readings from contemporary accounts of King Richard III. Bryng Us Good Ale
- 17. Richard III VisitorCentre Built in the former Alderman Newton’s School, next to the spot where King Richard’s remains were found. Opened on 26 July 2014 Tells the story of the King’s live and death, and describes one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told.
- 18. Reinterment 26 March2015 at 11:30 am Important included The Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Benedict Cumberbatch, and the Archbishop of Canterbury Highlights from the Reinterment Opening Hymn written by G.K. Chesterton, “O God of Earth and Altar” Benedict Cumberbatch reading “Richard”
- 19. The Reveal Thisfinal service was open only to residents of the local area. Revealed the completed tomb of Richard in Leicester Cathedral to the public. Local celebration of Richard III Highlights
- 20. Leicester Glows Joinwith the people of Leicester for a unique and beautiful experience, marking the historic events for the city of Leicester. Over 8,000 flames will be lit around Jubilee Square and Cathedral Gardens, illuminating the area together with a trail of fire sculptures lighting the sky and marking the reinterment of a King. You will be able to light your own flame to honour King Richard III and produce a crown of flames at King Richard III Visitor Centre. The evening will include a stunning illumination of Leicester Cathedral together with a pyrotechnic display. Free event. Highlights
- 21. Bosworth Battlefield HeritageCentre Near the battle site of the Battle of Bosworth, this visitors’ centre and country park hosts an information centre about the two Kings and the Battle, a tea room, and yearly reenactments by local participants.
- 22. What’s Next? TheReinterment cost: £3.1 million but brought £60 million to Leicester in tourism Queen’s Birthday Honours to Philippa Langley and John Ashdown-Hill The King in the Car Park, a choral piece performed by Leicestershire primary children in the Cathedral Learned new facts about Richard III from studying his bones and how he was buried Richard III song New hunts for other graves, such as that of Cardinal Wolsey and Henry I Richard Rocks, new rock opera based on Shakespeare’s Richard III