ViewpointsOpinionEnd of Wars of the Roses: How King Richard III Met His Gory Fate in 1485SavePrintA painting of King Richard III by an unknown artist is displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in central London on Jan. 25, 2013. Leon Neal/AFP via Getty ImagesGerry Bowler8/22/2023|Updated: 8/22/20230:00X 1CommentaryFrom a bloody battlefield to a city carpark, the fate of Richard III continues to fascinate.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.