http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-21427369
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A design for Richard III's tomb has been unveiled by an enthusiasts' group.
The Richard III Society said the 7ft (2.1m) long limestone monument would blend modern and medieval style decorations to reflect the king's life.
The group was closely involved in the project to find the lost king's remains, which was confirmed last week.
Leicester Cathedral, where Richard is expected to be reinterred in 2014, said it would consider ideas but no decision had yet been made.
Richard III died at the battle of Bosworth in 1485 while fighting a rebellion by the future Henry VII.
He was buried in the church of the Greyfriars in Leicester but the precise location was lost when the building was demolished.
Working with Philippa Langley, of the Richard III Society, a University of Leicester team uncovered a skeleton in September 2012 and its identity was confirmed earlier this month.
Despite a number of rival claims, Leicester Cathedral is preparing to take possession of the remains by summer 2014 at the latest.
A spokesman for the Richard III Society said: "The tomb design was commissioned by Philippa Langley in September 2010 at the very beginning of the Looking For Richard project.
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I watched the C4 program "starring" Philippa last night - what an amazing lady!
By the end of the program, her emotional "journey" had had me spellbound and on the verge of tears.
I sincerely hope that her efforts aren't now eclipsed by the publicity machines for the interests of the Establishment.