De facto King Lord Guildford Dudley
the crown offered lady jane grey, imagined in 1820s: guildford , jane in centre
king edward, in device of succession , settled crown on cousin once removed, jane grey, bypassing half-sisters, mary , elizabeth. after edward s death on 6 july 1553 duke of northumberland undertook enforcement of king s will. envoys of holy roman empire , france sure of plan s success. jane reluctant accept crown: gave in after remonstrances assembly of nobles, including parents , in-laws; guildford chimed in lovelier approach, prayers , caresses . on 10 july jane , guildford made ceremonial entry tower of london. residing in there, guildford wanted made king; according own later account, jane had long discussion guildford, assented if made king, me, act of parliament . then, jane agree make him duke of clarence; guildford replied did not want duke, king. when duchess of northumberland heard of argument became furious , forbade guildford sleep longer wife. commanded him leave tower , go home, jane insisted remain @ court @ side.
according later remarks imperial ambassadors, daily council meetings presided on guildford, allegedly dined in state alone , had himself addressed in regal style. antoine de noailles, french ambassador, described guildford new king . imperial court in brussels believed in existence of king guildford.
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