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.
She was the teenage queen who reigned for just nine days before meeting a tragic end, but for centuries, historians have been haunted by one question: what did Lady Jane Grey really look like?
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.
Some originally claimed that the sitter was Lady Jane Grey ... to the Crown when her father, Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, became involved in a rebellion against Queen Mary.
WREST PARK, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by English Heritage, an enigmatic portrait may depict the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey, making it the only one painted of the Protestant queen ...
A painting that has gone on public display in Britain could be the only portrait of England’s shortest-reigning queen, Lady Jane Grey, painted during her lifetime, according to the conservation ...
LONDON (AP) — A painting that has gone on public display Friday could be the only portrait of England’s shortest-reigning queen, Lady Jane Grey, painted during her lifetime, according to the ...
A rare portrait believed to depict Lady Jane Grey, England's nine-day queen, has been unveiled at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. Displayed alongside six other historic works, the painting is on loan ...
In this photo provided by English Heritage, English Heritage Conservator Rachel Turnbull gives a portrait believed to be of Lady Jane Grey a final examination before it goes on display at Wrest ...
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