Dickon found!

Oberon · 02-04-13, 06:39 AM

It's been over five hundred years, but finally the remains of one of Englands monarchy can be laid to rest properly.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-21063882

I personally hope that he is given a proper full state burial as befits a monarch, it is of my opinion that Tudor propaganda should not be held against a man who, by many accounts, was much more just and righteous than the dynasty that followed him.

Long live the King!

Jimbuna · 02-04-13, 07:09 AM

A lot of what has been said and written about him was because of how Shakespeare decided to portray him.

He was the last English king to be killed in battle.

It will be interesting to see what sort of formal burial he receives.

02-04-13, 07:27 AM

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It will be interesting to see what sort of formal burial he receives.

His remains didn't recieve a great welcome before.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-04-13, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It will be interesting to see what sort of formal burial he receives.

To be reinterred at Leicester Cathedral, but yes, will it be a state funeral with full on pageantry with the current royals in attendance or just a local affair?

Jimbuna · 02-04-13, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

To be reinterred at Leicester Cathedral, but yes, will it be a state funeral with full on pageantry with the current royals in attendance or just a local affair?

Good question...somewhere inbetween the two I should imagine.

Takeda Shingen · 02-04-13, 10:05 AM

Shakespeare, a Tudor propagandist, would have naturally portrayed Richard in only the most unflattering light. And while having your brother and another prince exectued was never a nice thing, it was something that was all too common in the politics of the time, particularly where rebellion was involved. It should be kept in mind that Richard did also found the Courts of Requests, so the guy wasn't all bad.

Armistead · 02-04-13, 10:09 AM

Yea, I could see dropping several mil for a good funeral, doubt the UK have any poor people.

Sailor Steve · 02-04-13, 10:45 AM

Overall, I'd say this is pretty cool.

Mork_417 · 02-04-13, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Overall, I'd say this is pretty cool.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-04-13, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Yea, I could see dropping several mil for a good funeral, doubt the UK have any poor people.

Have you not met STEED? He is the only person taxed in the UK so I'm sure he'll be more than happy to stump up for a large state occasion.

AVGWarhawk · 02-04-13, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Overall, I'd say this is pretty cool.

It is quite a story and a lot of hard work getting here.

STEED · 02-04-13, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Have you not met STEED? He is the only person taxed in the UK so I'm sure he'll be more than happy to stump up for a large state occasion.

That's because Toff boy hates me.

Once we use good King Richard's DNA to clone him and then we can over throw Toff Boy!

u crank · 02-04-13, 01:46 PM

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Richard died during the Battle of Bosworth Field, the last English king to die in battle

Imagine, the leader of a country leading his army into battle.

Be nice if that that caught on again.

BossMark · 02-04-13, 02:59 PM

Richard III has finally been declared "1485 Hide 'n Seek Champion".

Cybermat47 · 02-04-13, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by u crank

Imagine, the leader of a country leading his army into battle.

Be nice if that that caught on again.

You want to see Queen Elizabeth II in Afghanistan, driving a tank?

Quick! Get Photoshop ready!

02-04-13, 06:39 AM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Dickon found! It's been over five hundred years, but finally the remains of one of Englands monarchy can be laid to rest properly. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-21063882 I personally hope that he is given a proper full state burial as befits a monarch, it is of my opinion that Tudor propaganda should not be held against a man who, by many accounts, was much more just and righteous than the dynasty that followed him. Long live the King!

02-04-13, 07:09 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A lot of what has been said and written about him was because of how Shakespeare decided to portray him. He was the last English king to be killed in battle. It will be interesting to see what sort of formal burial he receives. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Yea, I could see dropping several mil for a good funeral, doubt the UK have any poor people. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Overall, I'd say this is pretty cool. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Richard III has finally been declared "1485 Hide 'n Seek Champion". __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

02-04-13, 10:05 AM	#6
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Shakespeare, a Tudor propagandist, would have naturally portrayed Richard in only the most unflattering light. And while having your brother and another prince exectued was never a nice thing, it was something that was all too common in the politics of the time, particularly where rebellion was involved. It should be kept in mind that Richard did also found the Courts of Requests, so the guy wasn't all bad.