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Rebellion, Treachery, and a Queen’s Resolve

On this day in Tudor history, 2nd January 1554, Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger and Sir Peter Carew were summoned to face Queen Mary I's privy council. The reason? Whispers of a bold plot to stop her marriage to Philip of Spain.

Their conspiracy aimed to replace Mary with her half-sister, Elizabeth, in a coup that spiralled into rebellion. But who betrayed the rebels? And how did Mary rally London to crush the uprising?

A story of rebellion, loyalty, and a queen’s defiance awaits.

You can read a detailed article on Wyatt's Rebellion here.

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Rebellion, Treachery, and a Queen’s Resolve