Category Archives: Events in Fiction

End of Jane’s reign in Fiction

On 19th July 1553, Queen Jane’s reign ended. The end of her reign has featured in several historical novels. In A Dangerous Inheritance by Alison Weir, Katherine Grey learns that Jane’s reign will come to an end the evening before. … Continue reading

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Arrival at the Tower as Queen in Fiction

On 10th July 1553, Queen Jane arrived at the Tower of London. Her arrival as Queen has featured in several historical novels. In Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir, the journey to the Tower is seen from Jane’s point of view. … Continue reading

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Wedding of Jane and Guildford in Fiction

On 25th May 1553, Jane Grey married Guildford Dudley at Durham House on the Strand. It was a triple wedding with Katherine Grey marrying Henry Herbert and Catherine Dudley marrying Henry Hastings. The wedding has featured in a number of … Continue reading

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