Who Ruled after Henry Who Ruled after Henry VIII?VIII?

Edward VIEdward VI

9 years old.9 years old.

Very poorly, only on Very poorly, only on the throne for six the throne for six years.years.

Helped by advisors.Helped by advisors.

Chose his cousin to Chose his cousin to succeed him.succeed him.

Lady Jane GreyLady Jane Grey

Henry VII’s Henry VII’s grandaughter.grandaughter.

Queen 16 years old.Queen 16 years old.

Ruled for 9 days.Ruled for 9 days.

Beheaded when she Beheaded when she gave up the throne.gave up the throne.

Mary IMary I

Daughter of Catherine of Daughter of Catherine of Aragon.Aragon.

After Henry VIII divorced After Henry VIII divorced her she was banished her she was banished and Mary never saw her.and Mary never saw her.

Devout Catholic.Devout Catholic.

Catholic country.Catholic country.

Married Phillip II of Spain.Married Phillip II of Spain.

300 people dead.300 people dead.

‘‘Bloody Mary’Bloody Mary’

Elizabeth IElizabeth I

Became queen at 25.Became queen at 25.

Skilful and popular.Skilful and popular.

Never married but Never married but many potential many potential suitors.suitors.

Mary Queen of Scots.Mary Queen of Scots.

Peace and prosperityPeace and prosperity