King Richard III remains to be buried in Leicester
The High Court has ruled that the University of Leicester does have the rights to bury King Richard III's remain in the city's cathedral.
The High Court has ruled that the University of Leicester does have the rights to bury King Richard III's remain in the city's cathedral.
People inside Leicester Cathedral, including City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, applauded the High Court's decision giving the University of Leicester the right to bury King Richard III's remains in the city's cathedral.
The King's remains were discovered buried under a council car park in Leicester in 2012.
Relatives of Richard III, whose body was unearthed in Leicester, have won the right to challenge plans to rebury his remains in the city.
A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is on display today in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.
Members of the Richard III Society and other dignitaries held a rose-laying ceremony today at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.