In the summer of 1553, a girl of around 16 was proclaimed the queen of England. Her name was Lady Jane Grey, and she ruled for just nine days before being executed at the Tower of London. Her reign ...
She is perhaps best-known from Paul Delaroche’s painting, “The Execution of Lady Jane Grey,” which hangs in the National Gallery in central London. Jane, who may have been as young as 16 ...
Lady Jane Grey, a teenage pawn in the power struggles that plagued the Tudor court, ruled England for just nine days and was later executed for treason. Now, researchers believe they may have ...
According to a statement released by English Heritage, an enigmatic portrait may depict the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey, making ...
He was strong as a baby, which delighted Henry ... his half-sisters and turned to putting his protestant cousin Lady Jane Grey on the throne instead. Edward died on July 6, 1553.
Now new research suggests a portrait that has gone on display in Britain could be the only image of Lady Jane Grey painted in her lifetime, according to conservation group English Heritage.