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First look at Kings Richard's head

Facial reconstruction of King Richard III Credit: ITV News Central

Visitors to Leicester's Guildhall are the very first in the country to get up close to the facial reconstruction of King Richard III.

Richard III's facial reconstruction has gone on display today at the Guildhall Credit: ITV News Central

It has gone on display this morning for the first time at the exhibition about the 'King in the Car Park'.

King Richard III's remains were discovered in the Greyfriars area of the city in September last year.

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Mayor of Leicester goes head to head with Richard III

Sir Peter Soulsby gets acquainted with Richard III
Sir Peter Soulsby gets acquainted with Richard III Credit: Leicester City Council

The Mayor of Leicester, Sir Peter Soulsby, has been getting acquainted with the facial reconstruction of Richard III.

Richard III is going on a tour of the country starting in Leicester
Richard III is going on a tour of the country starting in Leicester Credit: Leicester City Council

The head is going on a tour of the country, beginning at Leicester's Guildhall exhibition.

Sir Peter Soulsby gets acquainted with Richard III
Sir Peter Soulsby gets acquainted with Richard III Credit: Leicester City Council
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King Richard's head to go on tour

A facial reconstruction of King Richard III will go on display from tomorrow. Credit: PA Wire

A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is set to go on display in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.

Read: Search for King Richard III ends with car park dig

The model, which goes on display on Saturday, was commissioned by the Richard III Society and made by Professor Caroline Wilkinson and the forensic art team at the University of Dundee.

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Pupils in Tunstall share a cup of tea with Prince Charles

Prince Charles is visiting The Co-Operative Academy as part of his visit to Tunstall. Credit: ITV News Central
Prince Charles last visited Stoke-on-Trent in January 2013 Credit: ITV News Central
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Prince Charles greeted by pupils at new academy

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Prince Charles has been greeted by pupils at The Co-Operative Academy in Stoke-on-Trent, as part of his visit to the city.

The academy moved to its new £23m building in September 2012.

The Prince of Wales is returning to the city to view the progress which is being made by his charities in their efforts to regenerate Stoke-on-Trent.

Prince Charles arrives in Stoke-on-Trent

Prince Charles was last in Stoke-on-Trent in January 2013. Credit: ITV News Central

The Prince of Wales has returned to Stoke-on-Trent to see the progress being made by his charities, in an effort to regenerate the city.

He began his visit in The Co-Operative Academy in Tunstall, where he met graduates, pupils and youth leaders.

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