Richard III's reconstructed face to go on show in Leicester
The reconstructed face of Richard III is to go on display in Leicester next year.
The facial reconstruction, which was created by Professor Caroline Wilkinson of the University of Dundee, was seen for the first time on Channel 4 last night.
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Reconstruction of Richard III's face
However, the official unveiling took place at the Society of Antiquaries in London this morning.
At a press conference it was announced the anatomical bust of Richard III, created by the university of Dundee, will go on show in Leicester.
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It will be loaned to Leicester Museums and will eventually go on show at the council's permanent Richard III visitor centre which is hoped to open next year.
The face is also expected to go on show in York at some point.
Sarah Levitt, head of arts and museum services at Leicester City Council, said: "This will have pride of place in our Richard III visitor centre giving pleasure and interest to hundreds of people."
The search for the last Plantagenet King of England began four years ago.
Then in August 2012, archaeologists from the university of Leicester excavates a city council car park in New Street, at the site of the Grey Friars friary.
The skeleton they found was yesterday confirmed as that of Richard III.
The originator of the search, Philippa Langley, from the Richard III Society, said: "For me it was seeing this face for the first time that was the most exciting moment and the most important moment."
Philippa Langley, from the Richard III Society, unveils the king's reconstructed face
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by sixth_swan
Monday, February 11 2013, 5:33PM
“Yes they have done blind tests, to check the degree of accuracy.”
by scooby60
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 6:54PM
“I strongly believe that Richard III would want to be back in York, there is nothing for him here in Leicester except his last battle and his imminent death”
by karinfall1955
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 6:16PM
“Nice rosy little cheeks, obviously was getting his five a day..”
by Hamilton_Paul
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 4:36PM
“I have a question for those who are religious and Catholic what are your thoughts of Richard III being buried in a Church of England church?
I presume Richard III was Catholic as the reformation had not taken place yet? Will he have a Catholic burial service when in turned in Leicester Cathedral?”
by jimbob6163
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 3:22PM
“How disgraceful and greedy York is, this find of Richard the 111 was made here and should stay here in a museum, it could be displayed in the museum next to Leicester Cathedral, and that would mean being buried only yards from where he was buried before.
This could be good for Leicester Tourism so we can see why greedy York at after it, come on Mayor Soulsby earn your living for a change and do something about this so the bones stay in Leicester, and do Leicester good, it would also help the museums to make money a small charge for looking at all of the information, and keep greedy York out of it.”
by Bob491
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 2:47PM
“York have no chance!
King Richard III will be buried in Leicester Cathedral.”
by PLYMFOX01
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 2:09PM
“Saw on the national news that York are trying to claim his remains should be buried there.”
by Bob491
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 1:53PM
“This is excellent news for Leicester and for all Richard III supporters everywhere, of which I am one!
By the way, Nottingham's only claim to fame is the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. The mythical Robin Hood lived in the County, or elsewhere.”
by Rodders65
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 12:35PM
“Richard III in Leicester !!!.....Certainly one in the eye for Nottingham and their lowly Robin Hood. lol”
by LCFCMike
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 12:31PM
“Hmmmm...seems like a nice boy.”