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Compelling evidence that a 16th-century painting depicts Lady Jane Grey – the monarch executed in 1554 – in a stunning discovery that rewrites Tudor history

‘Compelling evidence’ suggests figure is Lady Jane Grey, making it only known depiction made before 1554 execution

History remembers Jane as the ultimate damsel in distress – known for her death, rather than her life. Fuck that! What if history were different?

There’s rampant swearing, nobles turning into horses and feminism in spades

My Lady Jane is a whimsical tale inspired by England's most short-lived monarch

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

As the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla approaches, interest in the new queen’s title has grown – especially after the coronation invitations dropped the word “consort”, traditionally used to identify the spouse of a ruler.

It's fair to assume Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed relatively good health, given she lived to the ripe old age of 96. However, we can't say the same for these other royals …

Imagine being 25 years old and 5,000 miles from home when you get a call delivering the worst possible news – your parent has died. For Elizabeth Windsor, this call had a far greater impact. She was now taking on the greatest of responsibilities, shouldering the burden of the sovereign’s…