STATE FUNERAL FOR RICHARD III

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Motion text

That this House notes the discovery of a skeleton beneath a car park in Leicester that is believed to be that of Richard III; praises the work of the archaeologists and historians responsible for the find; hopes that DNA evidence will prove the remains to be those of the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty; and, if so, calls on the Government to arrange a full state funeral for the deceased monarch, and for his remains to be interred appropriately.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.