Descendants argue that York is fitting resting place for monarch, whose remains were found beneath a Leicester carpark
Son of York! Richard III relatives’ descendants allowed to challenge Leicester burial
High court judge grants permission for claimants to fight for final resting place of king, but warns against ‘unseemly’ legal battle
It’s him: skeleton found in car park is that of Richard III – live coverage
Live coverage as researchers reveal that remains are those of English king killed at Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485
Thames holds a mirror to 60 years of change
The Thames is at the heart of the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations. And a trip down it by boat is the best way to see how much the nation has changed during her reign
Hampton Court exhibition reveals damned beauties of Stuart era
Catching the eye of King Charles II could bring a woman riches or a phial of poison from a jealous husband