Richard Taylor, the lead archaeologist says: "This is a historical moment in the history of Leicester. It has involved many hours of our team and is a testament to their skill."

Sir Peter Soulsby, the Mayor of Leicester says: "The skeleton will be reintered in the Leicester Cathedral" 

He also went on to say he has written to to the acting dean of the cathedral formally entrusting the remains to the safety of the cathedral. 

A temporary exhibition is said to be starting up from the 8th February. This will then be turned into a permanent visitors centre that will be opening its doors next year. The exhibition is said to tell the whole story of the life and death of Richard III and will reveal further information, findings and a detailed look at the condition of the skeleton