In a classic depiction of
Lady Jane Grey, she is shown as reluctant to accept the crown from the nobles who are trying to persuade her to do so.
Lady Jane Grey is persuaded, despite her reluctance, to accept the crown, after the death of Edward VI.
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Her husband is shown standing beside her, and her husband's father, Warwick, is likely one of the nobles depicted kneeling and imploring her to take the crown instead of letting it pass to the Catholic
Mary, daughter of Henry VIII.