WI: Jane Grey keeps the throne of England?

Everyone's saying that this can't happen unless Jane executes both Mary and Elizabeth--so what if she does? With her two main rivals out of the picture, how does the situation shape up?
 
I think this can happen if Mary escapes before Edward is crowned which means she forfeits her rights to the crown.
 
Everyone's saying that this can't happen unless Jane executes both Mary and Elizabeth--so what if she does? With her two main rivals out of the picture, how does the situation shape up?

Well, Mary and Elizabeth were popular, so actually executing them likely provokes a reaction (though Northumberland might get most of the blame). That said, who would people rally to in such a scenario? An eleven year-old girl ensconced in France and betrothed to the dauphin wouldn't really be an attractive option to many Englishmen. Would Margaret of Lennox (or her son Darnley) pick up some support?
 
I think this can happen if Mary escapes before Edward is crowned which means she forfeits her rights to the crown.

Mary's not fleeing. There's nothing to escape from; she's been putting up with martyrdom for her religion since before Edward was born, she's (by law) next in line until Edward has issue with a lawful bride. It's out of character for her.
 
Okay, I do not think it is possible for Lady Jane Grey to be Queen Regnant, but if you want her Queen, she'd have to wed Edward on his 14th birthday (which, according to everything I'm finding, was about her 14th birthday as well) and have a child. If the child is a girl, Edward might be able (with the help of those who wanted Protestant reign continued) to establish a regency council - but England likes neither female nor minority rule. Civil War city.

If she has a boy, however.......but that's still a long time Regency Council on top of one for Edward and the monarchy is liable to falter big-time, losing a lot of power to a "advising council" that would be 20 years in place.....(estimate)

There is no joy in a Queen Jane. Just a long haul.
 
Jane rose and fell too quickly for international reaction. Nine days. Just about enough time for everyone to be notified and the next day get the "Nevermind, Mary's in charge now" missive.....
Yes but to expect her to succeed though even before when there was time. Did they ask nobody but jane supporters for there opinion?
I think this can happen if Mary escapes before Edward is crowned which means she forfeits her rights to the crown.
yeah but why would anyone care though? She can retroactively make it legal if she wins
 
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