Tag Archives: Beverley Adams

Should Jane be known as Queen Jane or Lady Jane?

Posted on 2nd September 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

Beverley Adams (author of The Tragic Life of Lady Jane Grey) Well, she was proclaimed Queen, so yes, that is how she ought to be known. I am pleased to see many historical sites including her on their ‘Kings & … Continue reading →

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Was Jane Queen for 9 or 13 days?

Posted on 6th July 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

Beverley Adams (author of The Tragic Life of Lady Jane Grey) Whilst history remembers her as the 9 days queen because she was only proclaimed queen on 10 July, technically her reign ought to have been dated from the date … Continue reading →

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Books 2026 – a book about Lady Jane…

Posted on 13th June 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

30 August – The Tragic Life of Lady Jane Grey (paper back) by Beverley Adams ‘Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen is considered to be one of the most tragic characters in English history. In July 1553 when King Edward … Continue reading →

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‘The Race for Elizabeth I’s Throne: Rival Tudor Cousins’ by Beverley Adams added to the website…

Posted on 15th April 2026 by ladyjanegreyreference

‘The Race for Elizabeth I’s Throne: Rival Tudor Cousins’ by Beverley Adams added to the General Works section of the bibliography. Entries added to the following: Art – Paintings – Lady Jayne/Streatham. Writings of Lady Jane Grey – Farewell Letters … Continue reading →

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