A niece of Henry VIII, she was an innocent pawn in the attempt by the duke of Northumberland to retain control of the crown upon the death of Edward VI in 1553. She is one of English history’s most tragic figures.
A niece of Henry VIII, she was an innocent pawn in the attempt by the duke of Northumberland to retain control of the crown upon the death of Edward VI in 1553. She is one of English history’s most tragic figures.