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Richard III's DNA throws up infidelity surprise

Scientists who studied genetic material from Richard III's remains found in a Leicester car park say their findings might have profound historical implications.

Their analysis shows that DNA passed down on the maternal side matches that of living relatives, but genetic information passed down on the male side does not.

Depending on where in the family tree the break occurred, it could cast doubt on the Tudor claim to the English throne or, indeed, on Richard's.

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