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A state funeral and public holiday for the burial of the remains of Richard iii

Submitted on Monday 4th February 2013

Rejected on Wednesday 21st June 2017

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

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A state funeral and public holiday for the burial of the remains of Richard iii

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We should celebrate the discovery of the remains of Richard iii by granting him a State Funeral as is befitting a King of England. Additionally, the day should be declared a public holiday, so that the people of Britain can immerse themselves in the history and culture of our great nation. there would also be tourism and economic benefits.


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