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Thousands of people have watched the reburying of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral, as a remarkable week of commemorative events nears its end.

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King Richard III's prayer book on display in Leicester

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A prayer book owned by King Richard III has gone on display at the New Walk Museum in London.

It was with him at the Battle of Bosworth and was placed on his coffin during the reinterment ceremony at the city's cathedral last week.

The book is made from parchment and dates back to 1420, with handwritten prayers added especially for King Richard III. It's also thought that the King wrote the date of his birthday in the book.

WATCH: ITV NEWS CENTRAL GETS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO RICHARD III'S PRAYER BOOK IN ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S OWN LIBRARY

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