Lady Jane Grey, often dubbed England's "Nine Day Queen," briefly ascended to ... Jane’s reign as queen began on July 9, 1553, following the death of Edward VI from tuberculosis.

Tucked quietly between the reigns of her cousins Edward VI and Mary I, Lady Jane Grey isn’t called the "Nine Days Queen" because her reign was long and prosperous. But her story is legendary.

One episode focuses on Lady Jane Grey, the “Nine Day Queen”. When King Edward VI fell ill and died at the age of just fifteen, Jane was unexpectedly thrust on to the throne as his successor.

2/3 Jane is known as the 'Nine Days Queen' and three days into her reign the clock is ticking.