So what has the one-time usurper king of late night TV been up to lately?

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One of the most controversial kings in British history, Richard III was demonised by Shakespeare as a murderous usurper with a hunchback.

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When Wessex was crowned King of England in January 1066, William accused him of being a usurper and assembled an invasion force.

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The typical Afghan functionary would decorate his office with a bouquet of fake silk flowers, but Audin, the gaudy usurper, felt compelled to jam a dozen of them in every nook and cranny.

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Then came the usurper, television.

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