Richard's Ghost

I saw this today on the internet. Yes, I know. You can see everything and anything on the internet. And this is from the Daily Mail, after all.

Here is the link:
Medium claims these images PROVE that the ghost of Richard III now haunts his final resting place in Leicester Cathedral.

Essentially, medium Christine Hamlett of Northwich, Cheshire, was visiting Leicester Cathedral recently, wanting to pay her respects to King Richard, and she had a peaceful feeling in the cathedral which she attributed to Richard's presence. Having been there myself during the Reinterment, I can say there was a calm feeling there that day, too, although not being psychically inclined, I would not have attributed it only to Richard. I do like to think that he was there that day, however.

Anyway, she took some photographs and when she went back to look at them, there was Richard's face looking out from a stone slab in the floor! I think the stone slab in the picture is right outside the area where the tomb is located.

Why do you think Richard's face would be in that place and not closer to the tomb, either next to it or hovering over it? I would like to examine this slab myself. I suspect a lot of people will be headed to the Cathedral soon to do just that, all snapping photos to see if they can see Richard's ghost.

Another ghostly reference to Richard appeared in this article. In nearby Donington le Heath Manor House, a 700-year-old building near Leicester, some ghost hunters claimed they had recorded the actual voice of Richard speaking to them in the bedroom where he last slept!

Why would Richard be in Donington le Heath Manor House? One story is that he spent his last night there. Richard must have had several last nights, since he is also said to have stayed at the Blue Boar in town.

Richard III and the Ghosts
Henry Fuseli & William Blake, ca. 1806

I am a fan of stories of ghosts and haunted places. My favourite movies are all about haunted houses, hotels, ships, and people. So when I hear stories about my two favourite things--ghost stories and Richard III--combined together, I get very excited!

When is the next ghost hunt at Leicester Cathedral? I'm signing up!