King Richard III

Benedict Cumberbatch to read poem at funeral of distant relative Richard III

Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch is to read a specially written poem at the re-burial of Richard III.

Who’s the daddy? More family intrigue on the day of Richard III’s funeral

The remains of King Richard III may be locked away in a coffin to be reburied today, but the 15th-century king’s genome is still offering scientists...

More infidelity uncovered in King Richard III’s family tree

The remains of King Richard III may be locked away in a coffin to be reburied this week, but the 15th-century king’s genome is still offering scientists...