Richard III's Voice Recreated with Yorkshire Accent Using Advanced Technology

A decade-long project unveils a digital avatar of the medieval king, revealing an authentic voice based on meticulous research.

The recreation project was led by Yvonne Morley-Chisholm and involved experts from various fields, including linguistics and craniofacial reconstruction.
A digital avatar of King Richard III was displayed at York Theatre Royal, showcasing a voice with a distinctive Yorkshire accent.
The project was made possible by the discovery of Richard III's remains in 2012 under a Leicester car park, which provided crucial physical data.
Linguist David Crystal contributed to the voice recreation by analyzing 15th-century pronunciation and historical writings.
The project aims to offer a more accurate portrayal of Richard III, challenging previous depictions influenced by Shakespeare's dramatization.