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Proclamation of Jane Grey

When
10 July 1553
Where
London
Part of
The Jane Grey Interregnum and Accession of Mary I

Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen of England and Ireland on 10 July 1553 following Edward VI's death.

After Edward VI died on 6 July, Jane was proclaimed queen on 10 July. She awaited coronation in the Tower of London, though the specific site of the proclamation is not detailed in the sources.

Sources

  1. Lady Jane Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Mary I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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