♛ King Richard Armitage ♛

 
Mr. Armitage once again mentioned King Richard III in an interview and showed his interest in the depiction of his life.
This is a nice Christmas present for all supporters of the film-petition (already 1078 signatures !)
 
Richard Armitage in Leicester Mercury (15.12.2012):

“I managed to get home […] when we finished filming in New Zealand,” he [Richard Armitage] says. “It was just as they were finding the Richard III bones in that car park. I’m excited to hear about the findings of this DNA, I’ve watched with interest.
 
“Richard III, now that’s a play,” he says. “I was named after him. My father’s a historical fanatic about his character and I’ve inherited that enthusiasm, but I know by the time I get the chance I’ll be too old and too tall to play the role. I’d somehow like to realise that part of history.”

(Full article at RichardArmitageNet.com.
Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 (with quote))
 
 

♛ Christmas with King Richard III ♛

 
Latest news about a concert with a musical biography of King Richard III pulls the Christmas celebrations at the court of King Richard III into focus.
As a styled pious king with a distinct sense for music, it would be interesting to go back in time and have a glimpse at King Richard III’s Christmas celebrations.
 
Whatever King Richard III did, if he played games, celebrated with good food and music,
I hope you will have an enjoyable time and wonderful Christmas days.
 

Source: Glitter-Graphics.com

♛ Christmas in the 15th Century ♛

• Medievalists.net: Richard III’s raucous Christmas parties (21.12.2012)

 

• Medievalists.net: Seven Medieval Christmas Traditions (20.12.2012)