A coffin containing the Plantagenet monarch's mortal remains was taken to Leicester Cathedral to receive burial after they were discovered beneath a car park in the city in September 2012. In a written message in the order of service, the Queen said: "The reinterment of King Richard III is an event of great national and international significance. Today we recognise a King who lived through turbulent times and whose Christian faith sustained him in life and death. Picture: Will Johnston/Leicester Cathedral/PA

Credit : Will Johnston/Leicester Cathedral/PA