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Richard III: The parking lot king

DNA from Michael Ibsen, Richard III’s 17th-generation nephew from Canada, was used to confirm the identity of the 15-century monarch discovered in an English parking lot. Ibsen shares his incredible story and how he was given the honour of making the coffin for his royal ancestor. Read our full story on Canada’s connection to King Richard III.

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