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Radio Leicester,4 mins

Richard III Reinterment

Jim Davis and Jo Hayward

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Senior members of both the Catholic and Church of England will play a part in the reinterment of King Richard III. The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and the Archbishop of Canterbury have both confirmed their involvement. In the days leading up to the reinterment, mass will be held by Cardinal Nicholls at local catholic churches. The Archbishop Justin Welby will then take part in the service at Leicester Cathedral when the last Plantaganet King's remains are reinterred. The Bishop of Leicester, the Right Rev Tim Stevens, spoke to Jim & Jo.

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