The moment descendants of Richard III’s family placed white roses on his coffin. They included Michael Ibsen, who has a direct maternal line to the king, and whose DNA helped scientists confirm the identity of the remains.
Mr Ibsen, a carpenter, also made the coffin - from English oak.
(image and info @BBC news)
There are times when science makes me swoon. Moments like these are wonderful. Plus I thought my friend, Susan, might be interested.
Source: bbc.com
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