Richard III and Other Royals

This morning it was announced that in an unassuming car park in Leicester the skeleton of Richard III, one time King of England was found. Experts from the University of Leicester, who have been working on the find for some time confirmed today that the skeleton is ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ that of Richard III. Where the remains of Richard III will be laid to rest is yet to be decided but for our blog we share the Telegraph’s list to some of the UK’s royal resting places.

Westminster Abbey
The, must visit, for those looking to visit the resting places of royals. Found in the centre London the Abbey, the centuries old Abbey houses the remains of many of the UK’s most famous royals. It is the resting place of Edward the Confessor, Henry V and Elizabeth to name a few. The Abbey also contains the remains of unroyal but by no means unimportant historic figures such as Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton.

Glastonbury Abbey
The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey still stand in Somerset. Founded in the 7th Century the Abbey is now a grade 1 listed building and the resting place of Edmund I, Edgar and Edmund Ironside; all of which have laid there for nearly a millennia! There are also claims that the legendary King Arthur came to rest at the Abbey and although unproven the mystery surrounding the legend is still a great draw.  

St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
Open to visitors as part of a wider visit to Windsor Castle St George’s Chapel is home to dozens of the Royal Family. Henry VI, Henry VIII and George VI are all to be found at the chapel and you can visit the magnificent  Windsor Castle after you have visit the Chapel as bonus.