article_snippet: a verse penned for the service by Britain's poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy," will remain a closely-guarded secret until the service of reinterment at Leicester Cathedral on Thursday.
article_snippet: All the organizers will say is that it is a "meditation on the impact of [Richard's] finding and on the legacy of the King story.
article_snippet: In a statement, Duffy said it was "a privilege to be involved, in a small way" in the farewell to Richard, the last English King to die in battle, 530 years ago.
article_snippet: Key figures in the rediscovery and identification of the royal remains, including historians, archaeologists, scientists and relatives are expected to attend, along with members of the public who won a ballot for tickets.
article_snippet: Queen Elizabeth II has written a message to be included in the order of service for the event, at which Queen Elizabeth II will be represented by the Countess of Wessex.
article_snippet: It is great that Benedict has the opportunity to take part in the ceremony ... having Benedict there will add another dimension to what has already been a momentous week."