DNA and Richard III
In August 2012, a dig to find the remains of King Richard III took place in Greyfriars, Leicester. In September, it was reported that remains had been found during the dig. The remains are in the process of DNA testing using the DNA of Canadian Michael Ibsen. Michael is a 17th generation descendant of Anne of York by his mother Joy, herself a direct female descendant. Results of the DNA testing are to officially be announced in January 2013.
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