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Confirmation of identification of remains
Certainty will come with the [[DNA]] results in about 12 weeks.
Certainty will come with the [[DNA]] results in about 12 weeks.
==Confirmation==
4th February 2013 - Tests have confirmed that the body found below the site of the Grey Friars Abbey in Leicester are those of Richard III. Detailed analysis has shown that the DNA taken in September matched that of Michael Ibsen, a Canadian-born London furniture maker who is almost certainly a direct descendent of Anne of York, Richard’s sister.
These tests and detailed analysis of the bones which not only show the cause of death ( a blow into the brain from a halberd, a sort of long-handled axe) but confirmed accounts of mutilation of his body. Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley said his team is convinced “beyond reasonable doubt.”
The remains will be re-interred in Leicester Cathedral in a "Christian-led ecumenical" memorial service.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9847738/Richard-III-to-be-re-interred-in-major-ceremony-at-Leicester-Cathedral.html