In late Aug 1584, 'The copy of a letter written by a Master of Art of Cambridge, later known as ‘Leicester's Commonwealth' was published. This pamphlet was the latest slanderous act aimed at #RobertDudley, who had faced scandal and resentment throughout #ElizabethI's reign.

Also once thought to be of Lady Jane and part of a fabulous exhibition...

'The Peace Portrait': #ElizabethI depicted as Pax, the Roman Goddess of Peace, was likely commissioned by #RobertDudley, c.1585. The setting is said to be his home of Wanstead Hall, Essex, with himself, wife #LetticeKnollys and one of her daughters portrayed in the background.

My website is 23 today! To celebrate am thrilled to have interviewed Helene Harrison about 'Tudor Executions: Nobility to the Block.' Helene Harrison MSc MA BA Pen & Sword Books ladyjanegrey.info/?p=18576

Huge congratulations to Lady Jane Grey Info 💙 and Tamise Hills for 23 years of all things #ladyjanegrey. I for one have enjoyed the many posts. Thank you so much Tamise for your hard work. Your dedication and enthusiasm for #LadyJaneGrey #Tudors & #History is inspiring. 🙂

#OTD in 1548. Katherine Parr died at Sudeley Castle. In the following days Seymour wrote to Lady Jane Grey's parents offering to 'send my Lady Jane onto you' who would be 'most tender to her'. #Tudors #History #OnThisDay #LadyJaneGrey #KatherineParr

#OTD in 1553. Thomas Cranmer is questioned by the royal commission about his role in the attempt to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne. #History #LadyJaneGrey #Tudors #OnThisDay

#OTD 1549 died Katherine Parr, last queen of Henry VIII. She left a baby daughter, Mary #Tudors allthingsrobertdudley.wordpress.com/2012/08/13/who…

#otd yesterday 1553 The Emperor’s Ambassadors wrote ‘The Queen sent us word that he made no confession as to the French intrigues or as to the charge of poisoning. The marriage of his son Guilford was promoted by the Marquis of Northampton, the Earl of Pembroke,

'the Duke of Suffolk...We have been told that the Duke of Northumberland's sons will not be executed; and that the Queen has bestowed an income of 4,000 crowns on the Duchess of Northumberland, a furnished house and a pension of 300 crowns,

besides (the enjoyment of) her own private possessions.’ #queenjane

#otd yesterday 1553 Simon Renard reported to Prince Philip, ‘These persons were accused of the crimes of lèse-majestie, rebellion, treason, conspiracy and forgery, for having taken up arms against Queen Mary,

for having by false representations procured the drawing up of the late King Edward's will, for having poisoned him, and for having carried on certain intrigues with the French, contrary to the good of the kingdom and the country's freedom.

The said Henry was caught and arrested at Guinea on his way back and taken to this place. He was found to be carrying a letter from the King of France addressed the said Jane with the title of Queen of England, congratulating her on her accession to the throne.’ #queenjane

#OTD in 1548. Lady Jane Grey acted as Chief Mourner at the funeral of Queen Katherine Parr. Dressed in black with her train held up by one of her ladies. Jane headed the procession to the chapel at Sudeley. #History #Tudors #LadyJaneGrey #KatherineParr #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1533. Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk married his 4th wife Katherine Willoughby. #History #Tudors #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1533. A princess was born at Greenwich Palace. She would be named after her grandmother and would become the future Queen Elizabeth I #OnThisDay #History #Tudors #QueenElizabethI #AnneBoleyn

OTD 1533 the future Elizabeth I was born at Greenwich Palace. I loved writing the story of Elizabeth’s youth in Young Elizabeth, & I’m giving away a copy on my Instagram account. Check out @historian_nicola for details! Michael O'Mara Books 📚

#otd 1548 Lady Jane is chief mourner at the funeral of Queen Katherine Parr. 'Then, the Lady Jane, daughter to the lord Marquis Dorset, chief mourner, led by a estate, her train borne up by a young lady.'

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