Photo of skull of Richard III released ahead of DNA-results

Although embargoed, BBC published a photo of the skull, at their website very early this morning.

Whether the skeleton found in a parking lot in Leicester really did belong to Richard III – or rather whether the researchers believe this – remains to be seen after the press-meeting called this morning.

In the article the primary researcher, who has studied the skull – Dr. Appleby from The University of Leicester’s school of archaeology and ancient History is quoted: “The skull was in very good condition, although fragile, and was able to give us a detailed information about this individual. It has been CT scanned at hight resolution in order to allow us to investigate interesting features in as much detail as possible”.

Follow the Press Conference at BBC –  and ITV