article_snippet: Benedict Cumberbatch will read a poem called 'Richard' written by Carol Ann Duffy.
article_snippet: Benedict Cumberbatch is reported the Queen has written a tribute in the order of service acknowledging Richard’s role in British history.
article_snippet: Benedict Cumberbatch will take part in Thursday’s service of reinterment of King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral.
article_snippet: Benedict Cumberbatch will read a specially commissioned poem entitled
article_snippet: ‘Richard’, by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
article_snippet: It is reported that the Queen has written a tribute in the order of service acknowledging Richard’s role in British history.
article_snippet: A piece of music has been written for the occasion by the Master of the Queen’s Music Judith Weir, while Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy penned the 14-line poem entitled Richard to be read by Cumberbatch.
article_snippet: the 14-line poem entitled Richard is described as a meditation on the impact of the discovery of Richard’s remains under a council car park in 2012, and the legacy of Richard’s story.
article_snippet: the 14-line poem entitled Richard includes the line, 'grant me the carving of my name', in reference to carvings on Richard’s tomb which read Richard III's, together with Richard’s symbol, the white boar.
article_snippet: Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy said: 'It is a privilege to be involved, in a small way, in this unique event.'
highlights_snippet: Benedict Cumberbatch will read a poem at Richard III's burial tomorrow .
  