soapdragon Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I have just sobbed my way through the coverage of the beginning of the ceremonies on channel 4.....especially moved by the two 'knight in armour'. Although I am obsessed by history (anything predating 1650) I was quite astonished at my reaction to this 're interrment' (apparently we are not allowed to call it a funeral!) I felt very proud that this was watched the world over and that it had been handled so sensitively (tho I am not religious.) Personally I do think that Richard 111 was misrepresented with regard to his character and the whole 'Princes in the Tower' situation and thought that the ceremonies began with great dignity and solemnity (IMHO tho, he should be interred at York Minster but that argument has run its course .) My boys are a bit fed up with it but I keep telling them that this is totally unique and so, hopefully, they will remember it. It is, whatever anyone's opinion, the interment of an anointed sovereign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill2b Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Probably not the right answer but every time I hear "Richard the third" I think of a number two Sorry about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 BBC Radio Leicester was interviewing some school children last week who were asked to sew little linen bags to hold Richard III's finger bones in the casket. Hope they didn't have nightmares! I spent weeks debating on whether to go into town to watch today's procession go past, but decided in the end to stay warm and watch the very good coverage on telly. All in all, It was a very moving ceremony and I think the decision to inter him at Leicester Cathedral was the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I love the fact that Michael Ibsen, the relative with whose DNA Richard was matched, was the maker of the coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yes, I love that fact too. I watched a bit of the coverage but I wasn't sure about all the 'period costume' people ... however I still find the whole thing incredible, that he was discovered and identified, it's an amazing story. I lived in and near Leicester for some years and I think it's really good for the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 We're all staunch Ricardians in my family so I went up today with my mum & dad and a couple of family friends. Stood for 2 hours outside the cathedral opposite the statue so had a good spot - and my dad was even interviewed by the bbc! A long tiring day but so worth it, still find it hard to believe I've witnessed all this about a man I have grown up hearing so much about. I feel very privileged to have been brought up with such an interest in this period of history so that I could truly appreciate it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Wow, Chickpea...that sounds amazing! How fantastic to actually BE there; really something to remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
