The real face of Lady Jane Grey revealed? 'Compelling' evidence unearthed that portrait defaced by scratches is tragic 'Nine Days Queen' By HARRY HOWARD, HISTORY EDITOR. Published: 19:01 EDT, 6 ...

While many portraits of the so-called “nine-day queen” immortalized her after her death, historians have never identified a portrait of Grey painted during her lifetime. Until now. Maybe.

Detail of possible portrait of Lady Jane Grey. ... Grey was cousin to Edward VI, son of Henry VIII, and was proclaimed Queen of England at the age of 15 when Henry’s young son died in 1553.

While Grey is often remembered as a helpless victim – immortalised in Paul Delaroche’s famous painting The Execution of Lady Jane Grey – this newly identified portrait offers a glimpse of ...

Researchers believe they may have identified the only known portrait of Lady Jane Grey, the so-called “Nine Days Queen,” painted before her death.

In this photo provided by English Heritage, English Heritage Conservator Rachel Turnbull gives a portrait believed to be of Lady Jane Grey a final examination before it goes on display at Wrest ...

New research suggests that a long overlooked painting may in fact be the only known portrait of Lady Jane Grey, who became Queen of England in 1553 at the age of just 16. Her reign lasted barely ...

A portrait, believed to be the only painting of Lady Jane Grey from her lifetime, will be displayed alongside six new historic pictures from Friday.. New research from English Heritage and the ...