Lady Jane Grey - Historical Controversy

A short video regarding the Execution of Lady Jane Grey on 12th February 1554, and the historical controversy that has surrounded it. 'The Tower of London, a Historical Romance', a popular novel from 1840, fed a lot of the untruths surrounding Jane's imprisonment. The famous painting of the Execution of Lady Jane Grey, by Paul Delaroche, became a fascinating focal point for this vast interest in Lady Jane, but how accurate is his depiction? Despite the location and costuming being wildly inaccurate, Delaroche captures the essence of that event. The clips inserted are from the film 'Lady Jane' -- (another very inaccurate version of her story) however the execution was completed with some accuracy. I own nothing, no copyright infringement intended. Hope you enjoy!

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[TheFreeSpiritX]

Jane didn't even WANT to be queen. She refused but she was forced into it. The fact that she was executed just sickens me- she didn't do anything. She was just a scared, young girl that was thrust into something she didn't want + she hardly even got to live her life. RIP Lady Jane.

[depptornadoes77]

its is true. she even rejected the crown twice but she was forced into it. poor girl

[lilyeve222]

Poor Lady Jayne Grey was only the Queen for 9 days, when she was 15, before she was imprisoned in the Tower of London & executed.

[azuz6778]

@Ladissea a Movie called lady jane

[gretaleejackson]

According to Alison Weir Lady Jane had ample opportunity to save her life by converting to Catholicism, as Mary I was reluctant to execute a kinswoman and was sympathetic to the ways in which she may have been forced into being queen. Are there any contemporary accounts that support the theory that Jane's refusal and resolution to become a Protestant martyr resulted in her execution?

[MightyPopzilla]

@EmzLuvzCatz Reasons aside, they are the only royal family in England's history to have a record of beheading royalty. Granted, only Mary Stuart and Jane Grey had royal blood, but you have to wonder if having Henry for a father affected their decisions.

[EmzLuvzCatz]

@MightyPopzilla But for completely different reasons.. Mary and Elizabeth had to behead them to keep their throne, especially with mary queen of scots, as the catholics in England were plotting to overthrow Elizabeth and make Mary the new catholic queen. Henry was just a fickle with his wives, and would do anything to be rid of one he grew tired of.

[MightyPopzilla]

Mary beheaded Jane Grey, and Elizabeth beheaded Mary Stuart. Each of them beheaded a Queen. Their father beheaded two. They must have gotten it from him.

[AnahSkywalker]

@nmrstora you must be very proud for having such a brave strong woman in your family :) while her husband and father in law cried and begged for mercy she held her pride and dignity till the very end

[EnglishHuscarl]

@Myxti She will only be Jane I once we have another Queen called Jane. Until then she should be called Queen Jane, like Victoria and Anne who we have only had one of each also. But I agree wholeheartedly she should be referred to as Queen Jane.

[nmestora]

Lady Jane Grey was my 35th Cousin 16x Removed....May she rest in Peace!!!!

[SpecialBrew81]

Jane might not have wanted to be queen, but she was not a poor helpless little girl. From what I've read she more than held her own against the Catholic priests who tried to convert her to Catholicism before her death.