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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