7 July - Mary hears news of Edward VI's death
- Author
- AnneBoleynFiles
- Published
- Tue 06 Jul 2021
- Episode Link
- https://tudorhistory.podbean.com/e/7-july-mary-hears-news-of-edward-vis-death/
On this day in Tudor history, 7th July 1553, in the short reign of Queen Jane (Lady Jane Grey), Mary, eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, received news of her half-brother King Edward VI's death.
Where was Mary received the news? What was she doing and what happened next?
Find out in this latest edition of #TudorHistoryShorts from historian Claire Ridgway.
https://youtu.be/r5R8payyIXQ
