Richard III Society

Researching & Reassessing Richard III

Patron: HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO

Welcome to The Richard III Society

Welcome to the website of the Richard III Society. We have been working since 1924 to secure a more balanced assessment of the king and to support research into his life and times.

The rediscovery of his grave and reburial in Leicester Cathedral has raised the king’s profile and provided us with new opportunities to make the case for a reappraisal of his life and role in history.

Mission Statement

In the belief that many features of the traditional accounts of the character and career of Richard III are neither supported by sufficient evidence nor reasonably tenable, the Society aims to promote, in every possible way, research into the life and times of Richard III, and to secure a reassessment of the material relating to this period, and raise awareness of the role in history of this monarch.

Latest News


Annual Convention 2026: Celebrate the Life and Times of King Richard III

Saturday, 26 September 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Nottingham Council House Old Market Square, Smithy Row Nottingham NG1 2DT

Book Early!

£39 per person (Early Bird until 21 August) £45 after 21 August

Click on read more below for the full programme, booking form and accommodation details.

September Edition of the Ricardian Bulletin

The September edition of the Bulletin kicks off with a fascinating exploration of Ricardian Nottingham – the venue of the inaugural Richard III Convention which takes place at the end of September.
Other highlights include an interview with historian Alice Loxton; the life of Richard III’s doctor, Walter Lempster …

News Archive

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Media Centre

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