The History of England 264a Rebel Queen 2 Proclamation
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Dec 3, 2018 On a fateful July morning in 1553, 16-year-old Jane Grey learns she has been named heir to the throne amid swirling political chaos. The Duke of Northumberland miscalculates, failing to secure Mary, who escapes to rally support. As tensions rise, Jane reluctantly accepts her new role while her husband, Guildford, harbors ambitions of kingship. Proclamations declare Jane queen but stoke fears of a foreign-backed threat in Mary. The atmosphere is tense and uncertain as Jane makes her way to the Tower, greeted by a silent, wary crowd.
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The Desperate Ride To Hunsdon
- Robert Dudley rode urgently to Hunsdon to fetch Princess Mary as Edward lay dying, showing panic among Northumberland's men.
- The episode suggests they failed to secure Mary, a crucial miscalculation that later undermined their plan.
Overconfidence Undermines a Coup
- Simon Renard thought Northumberland had the succession all sewn up, highlighting overconfidence among the conspirators.
- Northumberland underestimated Mary and misjudged the practical difficulties of arresting a popular princess.
Secrecy, Oaths, and Livery in London
- The council summoned the Lord Mayor and aldermen and made them swear to secrecy after presenting Edward's will devising the succession to Jane.
- Simultaneously, militia in Northumberland and Suffolk livery filled London, spreading suspicion and rumours about their intentions.