Richard III: The Burial of the King - History Documentary

[@Org.Pestdoktor]

And here I am. A German watching an 500-year-old English king being reburied at 4:55 AM. What KZbin makes with us is incredible.

[@kallilp1601]

Same here

[@johnrestucci8269]

Why am I watching this?

[@gun_dalf]

Its 5:14 AM in India right now dude

[@lucabuca2449]

It's 4:28 AM for me lol

[@FavolesLegacy]

merkwüridg oder? XD ich hab auch keine ahnung worum yt mir das vorschlägt und warum ich mir das anschaue aber ich ist schon geil XDD

[@c0smicmarv3l]

I'll never forget the day his body was found. The day before in my history lesson at school we learnt all about Richard III and made up stories about where we thought he could be. Next day he was found. My history lesson that day was the best one ever!

[@BeardedBaldGuy87]

@@daniellemusella1594 that would've been 3 years later.

[@jessicasarahliddell8883]

Yes me too it was absolutely surreal as a younger person to be told that they had found one of the old kings under a car park and were digging him up.

[@cossythepoacher]

What a legend! Even his enemies could not deny the bravery and resolve of the man till the very end. A true King with the heart of a lion! May he now at last rest in peace.

[@antfreeman8539]

His body was found in a carpark space with the letter R on it true

[@senshiendo9174]

So amazing, wow.

[@WMW-82]

i love the fact that one of his only living descendant hand crafted the casket laid to rest with him, it must have been a real honor to have been able to do that for your ancestor let alone for such a famous historical figure

[@WMW-82]

@Jan-Ola Ellingsen That is very true, thank you for sharing that i did wonder how he was connected.

[@jeanmyers1787]

That is truly wonderful.

[@deborahkelly1489]

@Jan-Ola Ellingsen thank you for sharing this information , I absolutely love European history. I had no idea about the family connections and the parts they played in history.

[@ljo642]

Yes, that was an amazing coincidence, that he should be someone who had the skill to do that. It was also amazing that, a few years later, and this small window of opportunity of finding living descendants would have closed.

[@gregor-samsa]

@@deborahkelly1489 that's less European history; it is more UK history!

[@gpeddino]

The fact that Michael Ibsen, the descendant who allowed the remains to be identified, built the coffin himself is very moving.

[@tattycakes2k2]

An extremely moving and significant gesture indeed

[@think-and-check]

Sad that in last moments of his life Richard thought that his course would have been lost forever. He couldn't imagine in his craziest dreams that he would have his royal burial procession 6 centuries later and people would pay him honours

[@suziemartin3587]

I Burieded better than his nephew s

[@WayneGray-m6e]

FYI not a descendant of Richard III

[@Evan-dm3si]

@@WayneGray-m6eclear is

[@jezzaus2124]

Never thought I'd live to see the funeral of Richard III 😅

[@popefrancis8153]

He must be pretty unhappy or his funeral He was a catholic And a Protestant is conducting it That to a female priest

[@zachm2331]

@@popefrancis8153 Yes. But then again the Church of England has roots in Catholicism and the rituals of the church and the appearance and style of the clergy are very Catholic.

[@popefrancis8153]

@@zachm2331 but they deny the papal authority

[@joanneford7688]

@@popefrancis8153 🤣

[@angelaalbury9985]

🤣

[@ahmadillo4959]

Weird to think that those who attended Richard III’s funeral might themselves be the descendants of the soldiers under his command

[@chumleyk]

@John Matrix Actually no, it's quite a high chance. Look it up.

[@kingmaker2865]

Its actually highly likely.. given the numbers involved at battle, local Lords and militas.., population size now and then and geographical area of recruitment......🤣, back in your box

[@KG-fw5wk]

I attended the funeral, and I am a descendant of his first cousins. It was an overwhelming feeling to have the opportunity to watch my ancestor finally being formally laid to rest.

[@BadgerGirl]

considering my family's geographical history, where I'm from and still reside. I'm more likely descended from the ones who took his life.

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

one of my ancestors was Richard the 3rd and James the first king of England and Scotland

[@detcordxxxi]

Here I sit, an American, moved to tears by the shear gravity of this event. To see the edges of these two timelines fold in and touch is truly astounding.

[@rachelkristine4669]

Ikr?! Saw this yrs ago. Am American as well,& am in tears once again! Am so proud to be of British origin, much more so than American! 🥰

[@geoffgane7550]

Dear Rachel, Many thanks for your comment. It is much appreciated. Your country's media, "luvvies" and university "professors" have much to learn from you.

[@jadethornton7975]

As an Australian to an American you should feel proud that your country looks after your presidents after they die a bit better than those of the UK. No President was ever chucked in some grave and forgotten about. King Stephen who died in 1154 is still missing and probably many other kings as well.

[@BillSikes.]

@@jadethornton7975 He had to be buried quickly, he was the last of his line, if the Tudors would have found his body it would have been desecrated cut up and sent to every corner of the realm Learn some history before you make such a dullard comment, and FYI there has never been a king Stephen!

[@JDG81-r3b]

@@BillSikes. Stephen (1092 or 1096 - 25 October 1154), often referred to as Stephen of Blois, was King of England from 22 December 1135 to his death in 1154. He was Count of Boulogne jure uxoris from 1125 until 1147 and Duke of Normandy from 1135 until 1144. His reign was marked by the Anarchy, a civil war with his cousin and rival, the Empress Matilda, whose son, Henry II, succeeded Stephen as the first of the Angevin kings of England.

[@ladytamaya4737]

King Richard III must have felt the overwhelming respect and dedication he received half a millenium later. May he RIP.

[@siggesaltens2663]

PHILIPPA LANGLEY knew EXACTLY where to dig for Richard 3. AFTER 500 YEARS. HOPEFULLY HIS SOUL IS AT PEASE NOW.

[@mikeydoodle143]

Is he the uncle who murdered his nephews to be the king?

[@theseeker4642]

​@@mikeydoodle143It's never been proved conclusively who killed the Princes in the Tower of London, Shakespeare has a lot to answer for !

[@OliverFlinn]

​@@mikeydoodle143tudor propaganda

[@Matt_10203]

@@theseeker4642and who else exactly would’ve done it, or had the motive to?

[@SkywalkerExpress]

A king, with severe scoliosis, lead a cavalry charge and died fighting. No matter what Shakespeare wrote about him, he earns every honor to be buried as king.

[@s0up_1223]

Yeah

[@Erick-uf6gi]

Even if he murdered two children?

[@voraciousreader3341]

People need to remember the social and political pressures of that time, especially the power held by the reigning king, who was all powerful. Whatever Shakespeare might have thought personally, he had to do whatever Henry VII told him to do, via courtiers, naturally, and Henry was not a legitimate king. Therefore, propaganda was the key element at play here, with the true character of Richard (as outlined by primary sources before, during, and after his life) buried under truly scurrilous attributes.

[@voraciousreader3341]

@@Erick-uf6gi Nobody knows who murdered the children, if they _were_ murdered, or what happened to them afterward. As I said in my previous comment, Shakespeare was expected to attribute to Richard as many monstrous qualities and horrific acts in his play in order to gain favor with an all-powerful usurper, or he could suffer whatever fate Henry VII inflicted upon him. It’s important to realize that Shakespeare’s historical plays weren’t history....they were propagandist entertainment.

[@MareRS357]

What Shakespeare wrote about Richard III was not based on realty but more fiction. He embellished all rumors and did not have concrete evidence. He made him a villain, after all this was in the times of the Tudor Dynasty, makes for great drama for theater. Richard was the last of the long line of Plantagenet Kings. He never thought he would be King. His other brother George was put to death. Edward IV marriage was not witnessed and just accepted. In the end, it was declared null and void. This caused political problem after his death. Rumors of what happened to his two nephews. Margaret Tudor and her husband Stanley had a great amount to be gained by having the two children secretly murdered. Richard could of moved his nephews to stay with his sister in Burgundy. No one knows what happens for sure.

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

Just think, even though he’s been dead for centuries, his remains took car rides, was touched by air conditioning, excavated with a bulldozer. Lasers, and a DNA test. Not many mid evil kings or queens could say that. Even in death, he had journey and adventure.

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

His remains experienced so much more than he’d ever come to know or realize.

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

He took it as a true King should do it.

[@moonbear5929]

Medieval

[@hectorpascal]

@@moonbear5929 LOL! But his reputation, true or not, fitted the OP's spelling!

[@vmatthews9437]

SURELY ' MEDIEVAL ! ' ====== MATTS'

[@stischer47]

I can't imagine the feelings of the soldiers carrying the coffin of one of the kings of England. As well as the young people in the choir, the clergy. I am in awe.

[@robgraham5320]

The soldiers are carrying the remains of the last English King to die on the field of battle.

[@jmtv1963]

I was thinking the same. What an honor, and something they will never forget. I too was in awe, and somewhat envious. No, to tell the truth, I was very envious.

[@crawlinginmybin2403]

They're not soldiers they are Army cadets. Difference between is they are not actual army recruits just joined their local cadets. But still massive respect to them as I was one myself.

[@rehingley]

@@crawlinginmybin2403 The cadets pulled the cart bearing his casket into the field where he died. The pallbearers in the cathedral are soldiers carrying his remains . They are wearing their campaign medals from Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

[@bvbinsane1vanity]

@@crawlinginmybin2403 you think the men carrying the coffin who are clearly 40-50 years old and chests full of medals are cadets? You sir, are an idiot.

[@justinterrordactyl6132]

Today's leaders do not die in battle, they sit 1000 miles away and send other people's son's to die. For that alone, King Richard III deserves our respect

[@skelo9033]

Yeah but he did have a few kids killed to secure the throne so idk maybe not the most deserving

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@skelo9033 That's almost definitely not true, and is complete slander.

[@skelo9033]

@@mikespearwood3914 the princes in the Tower of London didn’t just disappear.

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@skelo9033 Exactly. Who would want them gone though???

[@skelo9033]

@@mikespearwood3914 Richard? They were a direct threat to him being king, and they mysteriously disappeared.

[@stacystallard4327]

I remember the history episode when he Richard lll was found. The archeologist insisted the box his bones were transported be covered with his flag to show the proper respect for him as a monarch of England. I really appreciate that gesture

[@butzee]

The bones specialist said she didn't want the bones covered by the flag as at that point they did not have enough evidence? The woman who organized the dig wanted the flag to cover the box which in end did not happen!

[@lauricescevak7539]

17:46

[@beth12svist]

​​​@@butzee It did happen, I've just seen the documentary, they just dithered on whether it was proper and who should do it (they asked the osteologist to do it but she was hesitant), and if my short-term memory serves me, in the end it was the historian from Leicester University overseeing the dig who did it while Philippa Langley held the box. 🙂 (The concern was how awkward it would be if it turned out not to be him, and the winning argument was that if it was him, they only had the one chance to do it. At that point they indeed did not have enough evidence - they knew it was someone with a pronounced curvature to the spine buried in the right place of the church, which already pointed towards Richard, but they did not even know how old exactly the skeleton was so it easily could have been someone else from a different century.)

[@tattycakes2k2]

I think the evidence was extremely strong at that point. What are the chances that you have sources suggesting a king is buried in a priory and you dig it up and find a single body of someone with the same physical disability/deformity as him, and it’s *not* him and just some random monk. The coincidence would be ridiculous. She was right to be reverent of the remains.

[@beth12svist]

@@tattycakes2k2 Oh, and: they actually found _several_ graves _just_ in the section of the church they uncovered. The skeleton with scoliosis was the hottest candidate for being Richard, but, as I said, it wasn't 100%.

[@mskimyu]

The British's respect to their monarch is totally astounding. They truly value their kings and queens of the past and the current.

[@Em_Rose_]

All too true especially after the recent death of Queen Elizabeth the second. R.I.P

[@LynnC0245]

@AK The Duke of Gloucester and the Countess of Wessex attended.

[@kimarnill7648]

@avkay12Yes they did.

[@turbulanceism]

only the older generation, most youngsters do not give a hoot! end the monarchy I say

[@masada2828]

@@turbulanceism - you have no love of history, love of country or the appreciation of what the structure of the Monarchy of Britain has given you and all the UK. Remove it and it will not be for a better future.

[@peterlloyd8313]

Whatever the burial was, it had to be better than laying under a Leicester carpark. He owes 500 years worth of parking fees.

[@janekerigan235]

At least it was a catholic burial. Im sure he'll take that over this

[@ajcb]

Yep. That's too much parking fees.

[@Ozymandias1]

@@janekerigan235 The Anglican church was created by Henry VIII, a Tudor, Richard's rival for the crown.

[@ahcokris]

a little over a hundred...if the car park existed for a 100 years....you're overdoing it a bit...unless there has always been "parking" there, even when there were still carriages

[@2cvburton]

He had his own parkingspace marked R as shown in this film. He bougt it for life.

[@philowen6739]

What a beautiful poem by Carol Ann Duffy. 'Grant me the carving of my name'. Brought a tear to the eye.

[@daniellemusella1594]

@PhilOwen Same here. It's something most of us want, though we won't all admit to wanting: to be REMEMBERED, to be ACKNOWLEDGED as a contributing human being. I'm sure Richard felt the same way many times in his life. (11/27/2022)

[@Elisheva75]

Same here. ❤

[@Steno316]

Read by Dr. Strange

[@derniederrheiner4518]

@@Steno316 Who is the guy left of Cumberbatch. I know I know him, but count remember the name-

[@jillhargrave-george4510]

Robert Lindsay.​@@derniederrheiner4518

[@tungstenkid2271]

Richard has had some unproven mutterings against him regarding the two princes, but there's one thing nobody can take away from him-- he died in battle as a fearless warrior, leading his men from the front. As Worf would say- "He died well"

[@colonialgal1750]

Look into Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry Tudor. She had enough ambition for her son, to have another mother's sons murdered.

[@tungstenkid2271]

@@colonialgal1750 Thanks, it would certainly have thrown suspicion on Richard.

[@patriciahayes7315]

@@colonialgal1750 And Margaret Beaufort was ruthless enough to have the Princes killed on her orders.

[@oldcity1954]

A Japanese pilot in WW2, in his last letter to his parents, said: May my death be like the shattering of a crystal ball.

[@ChrisGamble]

Dubious battle tactics but odds were stacked by a backstabbing Duke

[@petebiddle7900]

The Dignity and Honour shown is magnificent. This was a remarkable piece of history that we are so privileged to see

[@generalkenobi5533]

Richard III is certainly controversial, and "historians" like Sir Thomas More on the payroll of the Tudors certainly haven't helped. We may never really know what he was like or what his motivations were, but he was born a Plantagenet and therefore was bound to live a difficult and violent life. Being a medieval royal was no fun at all. In spite of that, until Henry Tudor's invasion, he directed an English government that, by all accounts, was relatively peaceful and prosperous. He deserves credit for that, and certainly a better burial site than a parking space. Glad he finally got one.

[@alexanderbuchholz2009]

One of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever watched. The soldiers in the field gave me goosebumps.

[@TheDante5000]

The remains of this king was found out 500 years after his death using the best archeology tools, he was recognized through DNA and buried with all the honors. Its amazing and crazy at same time .

[@jacquelinedeigan776]

It's wonderful

[@NataliaK535]

Who was the DNA compared to?

[@peuritipapeurika4101]

@@NataliaK535 a living direct descendant of the former king, the mitochondrial DNA was examined

[@ananthu8534]

Its iconic coz he is the last English King to die in battle .

[@peachsangria8704]

what a time to be alive

[@LawsonMcLaren]

It's quite moving to see people give so much respect for King Richard III. He and many others have been given a bad reputation by rivals and modern historians, when in fact he was a patriot for his country. Even if some of the rumors are true, you should never put 21st century values on historical figures.

[@seangotts6470]

yeah the document that survive from york tell a complete different story .. and the fact he was not buried in york is pretty disgusting ...

[@rivenoak]

@@seangotts6470 i wonder stiil: why does his expressed wish to be laid to rest in york not override any shenanigans from today ?

[@Henrito123]

@@rivenoak Leicester is a terrible city in general and was desperate for some kind of tourism. The city clung onto Richard III's bones like their lives depended on it. There are a dozen other places that would have made a more fitting burial site for the King.

[@seangotts6470]

@Josh Traffanstedt you need to grow up man and fast

[@mzmel1]

@Josh Traffanstedt age and maturity aren’t necessarily correlated. It’s safe to say that even being accused of murdering your minor nephews will not be looked on kindly. Ever.

[@chrissymacneil3811]

Love that John privately read out chosen Richards words and prayers in Latin for him. I think he would appreciate that kindness.

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

You have to give it to the British,they love their monarchy . This made me cry! Live on King Richard. You watch medieval history and you forget sometimes that these were real people with real lives.

[@siggesaltens2663]

AND with oft frightening responsibilities.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@maggiematthews3517]

What a fascinating event. The burial of a king five centuries after his death ... it's incredible! History in its own right and we were able to see it. Well done all concerned.

[@SaxonSpooner]

My Family served in Richard the third's Vanguard, after the lose at the battle of Bosworth my family had to flee to Scotland to get away from the Tudor dynasty. King Richard the Third was the rightful King, I am glad he finally got the respectful burial he deserved.

[@charlielowes8495]

So the guy murdered his 2 nephews in the tower of London and automatically aquired the status “rightful”. 🤣🤣 Henry would have thought the same IMO.

[@SaxonSpooner]

@@charlielowes8495 in short Henry was illegitimate usurper of the throne.

[@SaxonSpooner]

Bingo

[@gerardjagroo]

@@charlielowes8495 Nobody knows for sure who killed the Princes. Stop repeating ancient assumptions as if they were verified facts.

[@charlielowes8495]

@@gerardjagroo The fact that he wanted the throne of England was clear. How he did it isn’t hard to guess

[@jcortese3300]

This was the most fascinating thing in the world when the story broke. This goes well beyond a "once in a lifetime" event. This sort of thing is once in a millennium, or just plain old once, ever. And I absolutely adore the fact that the whole thing came about because of a stubborn amateur historian/fan who refused to take no for an answer -- kudos to Phillipa Langley.

[@jankris4138]

A King that died in battle...cant get more devine and heroic than this.

[@scottanos9981]

Immortalized by Shakespeare, Mortally redeemed by his descendants. Buried in the casket made by one of his own kin centuries later

[@NeilSw10]

Problematically, he murdered 2 children along the way. Divine and heroic?

[@shawroberts5149]

​@@NeilSw10Proof? Evidence? Innocent until proven guilty...

[@awkwardpatrick1987]

@@NeilSw10no proof he did it so

[@eddytriana8060]

@@NeilSw10 Who cares about 2 children, ppl die everyday. This is bigger than those two poor little princes.

[@alfredrodriguez7106]

My compliments to the British people for not only paying tribute to a former monarch... But doing so in such grand fashion. I'm sure his Majesty would have approved.

[@bilbofaggin5]

This is pedantic, but he would have been referred to as Grace, not Majesty. Majesty was an Henrician innovation taking after European monarchs.

[@alfredrodriguez7106]

@@bilbofaggin5 .... I'm from across the pond..so I'm not familiar with titles and ranks and how it gets bestowed... But t/y for the correction...duly noted for future reference.......

[@andrewmckenzie292]

@@bilbofaggin5 More modest and closer to their people in those days.

[@willek1335]

Not only British people. One of the "knights" in armor riding is an american, curator of the arms and armor collection at the Wallace Collection in London. Regardless of birth of origin, true passion went into it.

[@alfredrodriguez7106]

@@willek1335 .... WOW I was not aware of that... Awesome then.

[@celticlofts]

It's amazing to think that those six men who laid Richard to rest are the only soldiers alive that buried an English King.

[@basilbrush9075]

You made me wonder - Edward VIII only died in 1972, and was buried in England. If he were buried by, say, 6 20ish year old soldiers, then I wouldn't be surprised if a few of them were still around at the age of 70. If he was buried by slightly older officers or officials then I suppose the liklihood begins to fade off. I can find surprisingly little information on the matter though.

[@celticlofts]

@@basilbrush9075 : Difference is Edward VIII gave up the throne so he wasn't a king when he died, in fact he was little more than a private citizen. Of course Elizabeth II was running the shop at that point.

[@basilbrush9075]

@@celticlofts True but I think being pedantic about technicalities here isn't much fun, since Richard III stopped being king when he took a pike to the skull 537 years ago.

[@danchinoloves7804]

@@basilbrush9075 actually Richard is and will always be King Richard III

[@celticlofts]

@@basilbrush9075 : I'm not being pedantic just pointing out the difference between Edward and Richard. Richard was the reigning monarch when he died, Edward wasn't as he had given up that title, and that's why he wasn't accorded a kings funeral.

[@beagangraham1443]

i still say he should have gotten a full honor funeral and burial. he is an important part of that country's history.

[@brostenen]

@Kandy Kandy Blame the spirit, respect the remains. After all, he was human. And he paid his price. Once you pay the price, you have paid.

[@brostenen]

@Kandy Kandy Hold your horses misses... No need to do it all in caps. It will not get your message out, faster. That said... Sure he was a child murder, it was another time. And so was a lot of other kings at that time. Everyone killed anyone that was in bed with the enemy. That was just how things were back then. Even the templars. They killed anyone, child, woman and men, if they happened to not be Christians. And so did djengis kahn. And so did all the japanese rulers. And so on. Just because the man lost, does not mean that he was the only one that did such things. Acts of killing from left to right was accepted, if you had powers.

[@jackharrison6771]

What a complete and utter kop-out. Had he not murdered them and others, our History, at least as far as Monarchy is concerned, would have been different. And how in God's name can two young boys be called anyone's enemy? One might use your point to excuse any outrage and massacre anywhere. (Oh, it's ok about Hitler and Stalin - "That was just how things were back then"). And see? hardly any capitals; and no sign of horses to hold. but there may be one or two nags in the Richard debate.

[@brostenen]

@@jackharrison6771 All I am saying, is that he did what anyone else did back then. And to be honest, why hold anything against him today? As you said, the world might have been totally different today. The man paid in the end, and nobody is affected personally anymore. Hanging on to old hate takes you nowere but backwards.

[@herewardthewake3185]

@Kandy Kandy holy shit. Calm down. Although he had ths motive to kill thsm, there is no tangible evidence that he killed the princes. So innocent before proven guilty amiright?

[@rociomiranda5684]

Beautiful service. Amazing story of what is possibly the greatest archeological discovery of the modern era. I'm not British, but I love everything to do with Richard III, a true Warrior King. My respects to Philippa Langley and the Richard III Society as well as to the people of the United Kingdom.

[@gloriahanes6490]

King Richard III, "The Warrior King" the last King who fought vigorously on the battle field and cried, "My Kingdom for a Horse". He died an honorable death and valiantly fought until the bitter end. He will not be forgotten in history for his lineage lives on and his destiny will continue as one of the greatest Kings of England.

[@Blessheed]

"honourable" would have sounded more apt to it's literal meaning had you care to mention few words abt his two lil nephews!!

[@francescoboselli6033]

Maybe it was the last king who fought in the battlefield in English history, but not in European history.

[@thisistopsy]

A badass king, sure, but I don't think he is one of the greatest.

[@warp9p659]

@@Blessheed yes, there's no doubt in my mind but that Richard had his two nephews murdered and usurped the crown from the eldest. Should have left him where they found him so far as I'm concerned.

[@warp9p659]

@@francescoboselli6033 George II was, I believe, the last British King to take to the battlefield. That would have been in the mid 1700s.

[@gmock9427]

I'm so happy for Philippa. She makes me proud to be a woman that stands her ground. Bless her.

[@michaelweiske702]

The British have been waiting so long to attend a royal funeral that they dug one up from 500 years ago.

[@UKchronics]

I'm convinced the Queen is immortal

[@Jolska]

That was a grade A joke sir! 👍 I laugh twice a year and this was one

[@ConstantineJoseph]

But to be fair to Richard III, he didn't get a formal burial. High time really.

[@dylanduffy1995]

@@UKchronics nah she's just well looked after

[@ComradeHellas]

She ain't dying man

[@jeanlind7540]

I’ve been to Leicester to witness his funeral, then again to honour him after he was interred in Leicester Cathedral, such was my faith in this King.

[@gustavoperez5480]

What does it mean that his coffin was charged by veteran militar officers?

[@jeanlind7540]

@@gustavoperez5480 They we’re charged to guard him.

[@gustavoperez5480]

@@jeanlind7540 but why veterans.

[@jeanlind7540]

@@gustavoperez5480 Pageant & matter of respect to them

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@magatism]

Had a curved spine, died in a battle charging to take down the Tudor king himself. That's a honorable death.

[@finlaybullough499]

The opposing leader was from the house Lancaster. Both York and Lancaster were cadet branches of Plantagenet. The house of Tudor wasn’t formed until the marriage of the new Lancastrian king and a woman from the house of York.

[@magatism]

@@finlaybullough499 On 22 August 1485 Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England was killed at the Battle of Bosworth. Exactly how and who carried out the killing remains shrouded in mystery. Having seen his battle line collapsing under the French flank attack, Richard charged Henry Tudor and his bodyguard...

[@finlaybullough499]

@@magatism he became Henry Tudor a year later with his marriage. So at the time he was still a Plantagenet, like Richard.

[@magatism]

@@finlaybullough499 How does marriage make some man different.

[@magatism]

@@finlaybullough499 Henry's mother, Margaret Beaufort, was a descendant of the Lancastrian branch of the House of Plantagenet. Henry's father, Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond, a half-brother of Henry VI of England and descendant of the Welsh Tudors of Penmynydd, -Wiki

[@astridvvv9662]

The comments by some of the clergymen made me want to cry! They were so happy for so many to be visiting their church. Especially the younger guy who mentioned how much joy it gave him to see the church and churchyard so full ❤️😭

[@loril1394]

I felt like I was at the funeral.....I am so glad they gave him a royal burial. I have to admit I got some tears....Finally, Rest In Peace King Richard 111.......So glad this was posted and I could see it....

[@ashleynave561]

Funerals send me cold chills instead of tears sometimes. Yet people have different ways of how they're effected by funerals, or death in the families. I take Zoloft to my depression and anxiety as well as Adderall 30 ER to treat my ADHD. People meds may grieve differently even though emotional tears don't away appear. People like may shed tears after the funeral or silently mourning.

[@mjh5437]

Number three in Roman numerals is III,(capital iii), not 111.

[@jrhawk574]

It's remarkable that this event stirs such deep emotions. Such remarkable people lived in those times .

[@margaretlambert3483]

I am in absolute awe! As a Canadian I have always been interested in British Royals - studied Richard in history and for many years afterwards. To be found beneath a carpark is astounding, to attend his funeral 500 yrs after his death, reaffirms my faith in the Almighty. Rest in Peace Your Majesty.

[@armidalicorne]

Rest in Peace Your Grace.

[@harrier331]

@SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT People should listen you you? A man who can barely string a coherent sentence together...

[@maggiesmith856]

When they said they were going to build a carpark, Richard replied "Over my dead body !"

[@ashleyleonard8148]

@@armidalicorne MAJESTY or Grace, both are proper. The Tudors are who coined "majesty" though.

[@MercurialRed9]

@@ashleyleonard8148 He was a Plantagenet, though. But both words extoll the respect he so richly deserved.

[@elisaviviani9337]

Just appreciate for one moment the devotion of Benedict Cumberbatch for Richard III not just for a character in a Sheakspeare play but also for a human being in real life. He played him for sure, but you can feel how he appreciates him as a glorious warrior and a real person

[@lea6555]

.... And a distant descendant 😊👍cousins 16 times removed x

[@voraciousreader3341]

Third cousins, 16 times removed, to be exact.

[@2004082]

And Robert Lindsay who portrayed Richard III many times in theatre

[@Zuxiasunicorn]

​@2004082 American here, was he the fellow with the beard sitting next to BC?

[@arifhendriyana4399]

its incredible how the british really respect their past king

[@celebalert5616]

@@cgt3704 Richard III never lived in England? Are you insane?

[@medievalhistorybuff]

@@celebalert5616 Confused him with Richard I i think who only spent 6 months in England.

[@liamhale52]

One of the last true warrior kings. Who wouldn’t respect him?

[@SweetBrazyN]

Long live the monarchy 🇬🇧

[@chrisanduncensoredjapan6627]

The English. Correction.

[@Chandra614]

A beautiful service, long overdue for a king who died with honor. Rest in peace at long last, your Grace.

[@taniamunshi9607]

It's so ironic that the narrators name is Jon Snow, aka member of House Stark which was actually inspired by the House York

[@cirochiappero5192]

I thought it was a joke for a second lol

[@nikhilcheerharan6085]

Does that make tudor targaryen even if his claim was Lancastrian?

[@taniamunshi9607]

@@nikhilcheerharan6085 Yep, there's actually a fun Ted-Ed video on it

[@clairenoon4070]

The real Jon Snow can do a lot better than silly TV fantasy stuff. He's related to the historian Dan Snow, the great-great grandson of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, who led us through the last 2 years of WW1. Dan's wife is the sister of the Duke of Westminster, who is the richest man in the world under the age of 30, and the godfather to the future king; Prince George of Cambridge. The Duke's family, the Grosvenors, are one of Britain's oldest noble families, having come over with William the Conqueror in 1066.

[@neilonaniet]

That's not irony.

[@PixiePeachPomme]

What a fantastic historic moment. It was meant to be. Richard III's prayers were answered and he got the burial he wished for and deserved

[@christinewilkinson2424]

I went to pay my respects to King Richard lll before his coffin was interned and I've been to Leicester Cathedral a couple of times to see where King Richard is buried, and to pay my respects to an English king, it's a very moving experience. To think he must have been in a lot of discomfort, and no doubt pain, due to his scoliosis but he was a king who fought to the end. I'm fascinated by King Richard.

[@gustavoperez5480]

Does it have a meaning that his coffin was charged by veteran militar officers?

[@christinewilkinson2424]

@@gustavoperez5480 I'm not entirely sure but King Richard fought and died in battle so perhaps that's the reason.

[@gustavoperez5480]

@@christinewilkinson2424 thank you.

[@derniederrheiner4518]

@@gustavoperez5480 Moreover, this is customary at royal funerals in England. And he was a king. But no one from the current ones was there. Shouldn't the mass have been held in a Catholic ceremony?

[@Hugh_Morris]

​@derniederrheiner4518 England isnt a catholic country, but as youve seen the funeral servuce was of Richard's time

[@alexandralalli8530]

So glad to have discovered this important documentary leading up to the reburial of King Richard III. I was so taken with Phillipa Langley's dedication to leave no stone unturned. Not only, to find the true remains, but to exonerate the king and the man, so maligned by historians of his time. Perhaps the cruelest blow, Shakespeare's depiction of him not only cruelly deformed by genetic quirk, but made him evil to be cruel, a cruel man, a cruel king. This unfair charicature. is how most of us learned about Richard III. I have been heartened over the years, to watch the excellent documentaries which have followed the search for the king, the discovery in the car park, and DNA investigation, even his two living descendants, and what this excellent documentatary led up to the church service of reburial in the church where he would best be buried. It was magnificent, beautiful, moving, and felt right to let Richard III rest in peace, at last. To have been able to watch the service was a privilege. Thank you to everyone connected with the making of the documentary, and thank you to Banijay history for making it available on you tube.

[@IrishAnnie]

You have to admit this. What a miracle that he was found and the way he was found. I think it’s extraordinary.

[@celticlofts]

Yes, but as you pointed out, you, like me and many many others, learned about Richard III through the works of Shakespeare. So it's because of William the wordsmith that Richard is still remembered today. Therein lies the dichotomy I guess. You castigate Shakespeare for his depiction of the 15th century King, but it's because of Shakespeare that Richard is still talked about today. Had it not been for him Richard would be nothing more than a footnote in history, remembered by nobody but royal historians. You sometimes have to look at things from another perspective.

[@mrs.alucard6669]

Bless you, Richard III Society, for giving this great king the burial he deserved. May this be one more step to having his name cleared forevermore of the crime he never committed, so he may finally rest in peace. Rest in peace, Majesty.

[@averydavis5741]

He murdered his nephews

[@gaynorhead2325]

@@averydavis5741 I believe that this has since been refuted by scholars who spent 4 years researching it.

[@averydavis5741]

@gaynorhead2325 I believe the so called researchers you are referring to have 4 years vs the hundred and hundreds prior to them doing the same research so

[@patkennedy2620]

There is absolutely no evidence to support this. History is written by the Victors; & certainly the Tudors blackened Richard 's reputation very thoroughly!

[@brianlowes7325]

I have been aware of this event for some time - but this is the first time I have seen the service. Outstanding in every way - this is the kind of thing that brings history back to life and will have many young school children more interested in the history of ENGLAND - The UK - and many more places around the world. Very well done, I loved every minute of this event. I am a Canadian citizen but I am from England - Thank you.

[@bradshawheather3230]

I'm a Leicester girl and this is something I will never in my life will forget

[@nobbytang]

Never forget…this man gave his life to follow what he thought was his divine heritage….many thousand of men believed him and followed him to their deaths ….never forget he was a king …a king of England…our king !!.

[@mariansmith7694]

I am astounded. I just watched the funeral of King Richard III. Amazing!!!

[@zed4225]

That was an excellent documentary. Rest In Peace King Richard III.

[@Eduardo-du4oe]

Im amazed for the respect the English have for their history. The people that made it. I had the opportunity in 2017 to visit Westminister Abbey and one of the tombs I knew I wanted to visit was that of Geoffrey Chaucer. I knelt before him and asked him solemnly to bless my hand to become a great writer. My respects and admiration truly.

[@arinetagvor9493]

Goosebumps and tears... humanity, Respect, History, greatness, Humbleness... fantastic Culture

[@smithertoddsforge2625]

Even if you believe the theory of the boys in the tower, and do not condone the way he lived I have nothing but respect for how he died, for at least he was a king who fought his own battles

[@pablostoop7410]

I believe the Tudors murdered them.

[@l.plantagenet2539]

@@pablostoop7410 not sure, but wouldn't put anything past Margaret Beaufort.

[@redvelvetshoes]

@@l.plantagenet2539 there was no mention of their disappearance until well after he died, and their mother remained his friend

[@l.plantagenet2539]

@@redvelvetshoes are you referring to Richard or Edward?

[@jmtv1963]

@@pablostoop7410 I do believe that is a possibility. One of them would have been the rightful king, if still living. Or would he?

[@richwho61]

that 'R' in the car park.......Incredible

[@rochelleheitkemper7730]

was thinking the same,is it just pure coincidence or a sign It's incredible!

[@littlezit2]

Quite an extraordinary story, isnt it. Its almost like he was calling to be buried more adequately.

[@northstar2621]

I find it hard to believe it was a coincidence

[@republican4u2nv78]

@@northstar2621 What is your evidence it is not coincidence?

[@northstar2621]

@@republican4u2nv78 What's your evidence it is?

[@timothyedward6147]

Imagine saying Im the archbishop at king Richard III funeral.... How old r u ???? 😱😱😱

[@ahcokris]

=) good one

[@iraqnewzealand]

=) good one

[@gorillachilla]

lol

[@evancain4906]

=( bad one

[@sassytbc7923]

Imagine getting a call and someone saying to you “you are a descendent of Richard III”... I would think that a very emotional thing to happen!

[@suzannehaigh4281]

Not being religious, a historian or a royalist it is surprising how this has affected me and many, many more from Britain and further, from the first notice of his body being found to his final resting place. I heard many more wished to visit his coffin in Leicester before the burial but the very long queue did not allow. He was meant to be found and hopefully the truth about his life will continue to be found.

[@halfmoon106]

What an incredible piece of history. I'm sure the soul of Richard III is happy.

[@michaelburgess9707]

Phenomenal. And somewhat emotional. I always thought Margaret Beaufort had something to do with the deaths of the Princes in the Tower and that Richard III has been maligned by writers who wanted to curry favor with the Tudors. He died a true warrior. Love this, thanks.

[@dotmurphy7279]

That's what I read as well. USA

[@daniellemusella1594]

@@dotmurphy7279 IF one believes in curses, then a particular legend about Queen Elizabeth Woodville "tells" us exactly who killed her sons. While in mourning for the boys, she supposedly put a curse on whoever was responsible for their deaths, which would have them lose their eldest legitimate son and grandson, before legal adulthood. Two heirs for two heirs. Her grandson, Prince Arthur, died at the age of fifteen, and her great-grandson, King Edward VI, died at the same age. (2/18/2023)

[@patkennedy2620]

That is very interesting; it was only because of Arthur's death, Henry V111 became King.

[@user-oi8ue3ns1g]

Richard iii didn't usurp the crown. Before he died, Edward iv amended his will and made Richard Lord Protector until his son came of age. It was Elizabeth Woodville and her family who attempted a coup against Richard, raising an army before Richard got word of his brother's dearh. They also stole all the treasury- setting sail with the loot. The Woodvilles, including Elizabeth, were disliked for being scheming and greedy and would not have wanted to relinquish the power and positions they enjoyed. The Church, The Lords, and The Commons petitioned Richard to be King on the grounds that 1) Edward IV was illegitimate- Cecil's Neville gave witness that he was the product of an affair and not the son of her husband Richard ii. 2) The church produced evidence that Edward iv's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville was null and void owing to the fact that he already had a binding contract of marriage to Lady Eleanor Butler. A likely scenario is that Elizabeth Woodville removed her sons from the Tower and sent them to France until she could make allegiances and attempt a return to power, which in the end she did via the only available option, her daughter's marriage to Henry Tudor. I would also not put it past the Woodvilles or Margaret Beaufort to have had a hand in the death of Richard's son. The whole lot is really a battle between those who wanted to retain power and land. I like Richard because he was brave with a chivalrous code, was spiritual and scorned Edward iv's hedonistic court, and was a promoter of justice for the poor - it was Richard iii who made into law, 'Innocent until proven guilty' and he toured the land encouraging people to petition him with disputes, which he settled fairly.

[@christynorman7288]

​​@@daniellemusella1594--- so you are saying it was the Tudor hopefuls ----that did the dastardly deed? Interesting Christy of the family Norman 🇬🇧

[@briangilson2818]

So pleased to see King Richard III found and put to rest, what wonderful work done by all the people to make it happen.

[@stevepashley795]

Wonderful. Never seen such a moving and respectful video. Loved it. Richard III, may he finally rest in the peace he deserved.

[@rosauroregio8414]

"Once a king, Always a king"

[@seanpearce5809]

I don’t know the lords name who wrote it but I remember the words “Richard was last seen fighting manfully in the thickest part of his foes”. I always thought that was a fine epithet for anyone.

[@mish375]

Even his enemies respected that he went down on the battlefield, fighting to the death like a King. That says a lot.

[@hazeydaysi]

The one person I did not expect to see at a funeral for a long-dead Monarch is Benedict Cumberbatch.

[@isabellacabrera7334]

I was searching for a comment about him

[@hydrogenperoxide7244]

same

[@alex_wolf]

He is a distant cousin, 16 times removed, of King Richard III.

[@isabellacabrera7334]

@@alex_wolf oooohhh, now make sense, thank you so muuuuch

[@Aysvin]

He also played him in a series called The Hollow Crown

[@WBCRO]

This was a beautiful and fitting burial for King Richard III. It is so fitting that the Duke (who is also named Richard) and Duchess of Gloucester (King R III’s dukedom too) and the Countess of Wessex were present. I cannot help but imagine them having lunch or tea with the Queen and Prince Phillip and sharing the whole experience with them. I’m sure the whole discovery and reburial were fascinating to them, just as it has been to us.

[@valkyriesardo278]

6:45 Love the barding on those horses and their riders wearing suits of armor. Gorgeous. And I really love the floral, white roses for the House of York encircled with a crown of twisted vine.

[@alteye1]

One of the two riders is Dr. Tobias Capwell, curator at the Wallace Collection and actual real life jouster. Must’ve been an honour for him to be there but honestly I couldn’t come up with someone more deserving of it.

[@didimagnin3744]

This is actually very emotional for me....I don't know why but to see our monarch, Richard III, being buried 500 years on with full honneurs - he was so young when he was killed...

[@celticlofts]

No mention that he had his nephews murdered so he could take a throne he wasn't entitled to.

[@lilshinobu]

@@celticlofts sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do in order to achieve your own dreams

[@rivenoak]

Leicester is still a mistake as Richard III. gave clear orders for his own burial. they should have honored his wishes and sent him to York. the other unfortunate event is of course he doesnt belong into ANY anglican protestant church. he was catholic and nothing else and wished for proper rites. what the Archbishop of Canterbury said or did was totally irrelevant and null and void.

[@christopherjohnson2171]

Died in battle also, last of the Warrior-Kings! Fitting that he also was Richard.

[@carolthomas8004]

Richard III was killed by Sir Rhys aps Thomas -- my many times Great-Grandfather.

[@joelmauri9478]

glad this was recorded live for all to witness especially for all our future generations to come

[@jopatrik2602]

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officiated the burial of a Medieval King and Crowned a Modern King during his tenure... WOW!

[@angelabrown8458]

And buried one of our greatest ever Queens 👸

[@TheSWCantina]

It's a bit odd that a Catholic King got buried by the Church of England, especially when the reformation destroyed the Church he was initially buried in.

[@JJfromPhilly67]

I was pleased to find out that Phillipa Langley was awarded an MBE in 2015, a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

[@tracymcardle7395]

I have alway loved Richard the third, I always felt he was let down by history. Now the truth should be told, Rest in Peace Richard!

[@zombiegirlfanter]

I am overwhelmed by such a beautiful funeral ,that they have come to prepare for this king. May he Rest In Peace .

[@Kanuck1818]

This programme moved me much more than I expected it would...May you rest, Majesty😔😔😔

[@hilarioushen4164]

Imagine being one of the pall bearers who carried king Richard the 3rds coffin ⚰️ to the grave. Telling your children that you buried king Richard the 3rd. Amazing.

[@archiepaterson1967]

Richard iii

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

Such a moving tribute to His Majesty King Richard III.

[@tommypooler8739]

It would have actually been his Grace. Majesty didn't come to rulers till King Henry 8th's rules and beyond sorry

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

Tommy Pooler His Majesty. Am I back in those days? NO! Thank you 😊

[@Slapnuts9627]

@@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46 Well it's rather disrespectful don't you think, since King Henry was a Tudor and they killed him?

[@neilmcintosh5150]

And let us never forget that it was ultimately Philippa Langley that found the remains of Richard III. Philippa's name will go down in history.

[@IrishAnnie]

I think that in itself is incredible.

[@Hinata.Sakaguchi]

As a descendant of man who died in battle of Bosworth i really respect King Richards bravery in the battlefield….. PS. My ancestor was not a soldier. He was just complaining about the noise and got hit by an arrow in the chest.

[@ellencook1658]

😂

[@danieldunne68]

If i don't get a funeral like this i'm not going. Very respectful and dignified.

[@alanbible8120]

Take the tri colours away from the union jack

[@callumwilliams1449]

@@alanbible8120 What are you going to do?

[@lpr4778]

Respectful and dignified to whom?

[@lunhil12]

Getting old myself I always say I'm not afraid of dying. I just don't want to be there when it happens.

[@yourlocalsha1782]

2 minutes ago I didn't know this king even existed. Now I know everything. You see this is why I don't have room for any school information

[@zed4225]

Beats history class I experienced at school, a very boring teacher who made you want to go to sleep lol

[@luckybaring1908]

My thanks and prayers to all who found this great King

[@kaylucas51]

I want to thank all involved who found our Richard the 111, I as a young child saw with my grandfather a film on Richard the king made quite an impression on me.I love our history and how far back it goes.

[@Deathmagnets69]

Most random suggestion the algorithm has given me in my 14 years of watching youtube

[@casieatthe393]

Right?! No one searched for this.

[@tay2944]

I watched one clip of The Crown and my recommended is loaded with all this stuff now

[@babooon7837]

@@casieatthe393 searched for this

[@enydnightshade]

Me too. But it was worth it hehe! 🙂

[@werewolffamguy8597]

Welcome to the wild world of medieval history! 😂

[@gamerhalim4717]

Respect from Indonesia 🇮🇩🙏 (who love history)

[@eleni1968]

I remember when this hit the front page of the New York Times. It was exciting. What were the odds of finding 2 living descendants!?!? I knew eventually the British Govt. would honor his final wishes for his service. I think it wonderful he was interred at Leicester Cathedral I appreciate that King Richard's re-interment service was uploaded and made public. Thank you.

[@suekennedy1595]

One of them Canadian the other Australian.

[@mikemmikem2758]

Magnificent service for the reburial of a King. Majestic, reverent and the church at its' very best. Rest now in peace and holiness Richard. All is well. All is well.

[@marcod.7246]

Nice gesture from the English people. But he deserved a proper catholic funeral. He was a fervent catholic King...

[@heihei3453]

@Kandy Kandy A religion made up because of divorce. Besides, no free people should have an official state religion.

[@envinyatar5712]

@@heihei3453 I agree with you on that. I live in a republic and our constitution is certain about that the state has no religion. It is very important to me whether a political party respects our secular principles. However, in the UK, as in all other monarchies, it is believed that sovereign is sovereign by the grace of God Almighty Himself. Although I am not a man of faith, I would have no problem with that in a symbolic monarchy as long as the official religion has no real power.

[@Freakgrl04]

@Kandy Kandy You do realize there is no evidence...well with the exception that they found bones at the tower, bones that belonged to a young boy/boys. But the fact that Richard actually killed the boys himself are unfounded. He was actually out of the area at the time of the murders. In fact wasn't it James Tyrrell who actually confessed? And it is possible that maybe he heard Richard, maybe during a stressful moment, a moment of anger say how he wished they were dead...but was the man actually given the orders, again no evidence. By the way, they may of ruled like they were Gods...remember, Richard was human after all, we all have moments of weakness where we wish for something that we normally wouldn't wish for. So quit getting nasty and spreading more conspiracy theories/rumors about someone who can't defend themselves...also do some damn research.

[@Freakgrl04]

@Kandy Kandy Honey, do you have proof of all this? I'm for real, where is your evidence? There is no evidence, so please give up the fight. Seriously, pull stick from ass and grow up. Thank you for the shouty caps, and have a pleasant fucking day.

[@nicoles7550]

@ClintDempsey76 No, this was an Anglican service, but there are quite a few similarities with Catholicism, so its easy to see the confusion! :) There's a bit more of a comparison between Catholic/Anglican/Protestant at www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-Anglicanism-and-Protestantism if you are into the nitty gritty of the whole thing. Peace be with you!

[@olebrgesen795]

It reminds me of our Danish Princess Dagmar being reburied in St. Petersburg as Zarina of Russia. So much respect for your reburial of King Richard the Third.

[@peterah7957]

🍩

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

Johnny M agreed

[@JohnMacbeth]

@L'univers des Miss What about it?

[@NataliaK535]

Why is Zarina, in Russia she is Maria Fedorovna.

[@olebrgesen795]

@@NataliaK535 - Zarina Maria Fedovrona

[@barbaraestabrooks8444]

Beautiful and sad, I cried, what a lovely funeral.

[@audreysimmonds4873]

Excellent video . Buried in my city of birth Leicester... may the King RIP...💜

[@teprakp]

This was amazing. I feel privileged to have witnessed this process. Thank you .

[@johannesnicolaas]

Huge respect for the British nation in the way they honored a former king. A Dutch historian.

[@markaltenhoff4049]

Simply remarkable... there's no other way to put it. I hope that someday the same could be done for Kings Henry I and Stephen, both of whom had uncertain graves in the Abbeys of Reading and Faversham, respectively.

[@MrMRW14]

Incredible how they found him. It was impossible but they did it. Mind blowing

[@Matt7895]

I am pleased such a thing was possible as recently as 2018. Most would assume something like this was only possible in the past, but we actually did it - we gave a King from the Middle Ages a proper funeral, attended by royalty, with all the proper respect a King of England deserves.

[@sharongauss9298]

Wondering why the late Queen Elizabeth, nor , the now King Charles did not attend? I find all this fascinating.

[@michaelalemansr.8565]

@@sharongauss9298I said the same thing

[@dungeonsanddobbers2683]

@@sharongauss9298 Because they have no actual ties to Richard III and, while the University of Leicester stated they had proved "beyond a reasonable doubt" that these were the bones of Richard III, the evidence to the identity of the remains is imperfect.

[@deborahkelly1489]

That was magnificent and beautifully done. I could almost hear King 👑 Richard saying thank you 🙏. Now he has had a proper burial and will truly Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing this video I appreciate it.

[@1501Anne]

Incredible, loved watching this. Remarkable work by all of those involved. Fascinating they found two of his descendants & that they were present at his reburial. I would have thought a more senior royal would have been present, if not the Queen herself

[@joshuakuehn]

Richard was from a rival line and therefore there was likely some appropriateness considerations. Royalty is weird

[@beth12svist]

It was the current Duke of Gloucester (Richard III's original title), coincidentally also named Richard, who it turns out is a patron of the Richard III society and had been for more than two decades before Richard III's remains had been found; so I think it was actually the best royal possible to have been there.

[@nigelmansfield3011]

Richard of Gloucester, until very recently, was a senior working royal being the late Queen's cousin (his father was brother to George VI).

[@alanphipps9987]

The Duchess of Edinburgh was there and the Duke of Gloucester were there.

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

What a remarkable find. Kudos to the academians for their hard work and tenacity. I really enjoyed watching the pageantry. Thank you.