King Richard III Laid to Rest at Leicester Cathedral

A service to mark the reburial of King Richard III has taken place at Leicester Cathedral.  The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Justin Welby, presided over the service with local senior clergy and representatives of world faiths.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were among the guests.

Cardinal Celebrates Requiem Mass for King Richard III; Thousands Queue to View Coffin

Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrated a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the former king in Leicester today

From The Catholic Herald (UK)

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said that offering a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Richard III was “a profound and essential Christian duty” and that it is what the former king of England would have wanted.

The Archbishop of Westminster made the comments in his homily during a Requiem Mass for King Richard at Holy Cross Priory in Leicester today.

The Remains of King Richard III Received by Leicester Cathedral for Re-interment

The remains of King Richard III, having been authenticated after their discovery under a car park, have been handed over to Leicester Cathedral for re-interment.  The coffin will be on public display until the King's reburial on Thursday.  The following is today's ceremony marking the transfer from scientific authorities to the Church of England.