King Richard III press conference: as it happened

Want to read the low-down on the day we announced our discovery of Richard III?

Step this way for an account of the day of the press conference – from the early morning arrival of the world’s media to the suspenseful testimonies of the academic team behind our Search for Richard III.

You can hear from the researchers, journalists, guests and staff members who were present for the exciting news, and will get a sense of the tense atmosphere in our Council Chamber as lead archaeologist Richard Buckley gave the final verdict.

• Search for Richard III: momentous day as University announces discovery