The Latin inscription around the ledge of the tomb can be translated: Sage and elegant, lawfully Richard II, conquered by fate he lies here ... the arms of Edward the Confessor impaling France and ...

The trend continues as he now takes on the role of Shakespeare's Richard II at the Bridge Theatre in London. He tells the BBC that his portrayal of the authoritarian king who ruled in the 1300s ...

Richard II and the Crisis of Authority - In June 1381, in southern England, peasant anger at their low status in society spilled over into violent rebellion. Lollards by Dr Mike Ibeji ...

YORK fears that GAUNT ‘s intended advice to RICHARD will fall upon deaf ears but GAUNT hopes to persuade the vain King that his rule cannot last if he continues to treat England in such a manner.