The execution of Lady Jane Grey took place on February 12, 1554. She was the nine-day queen of England, having been declared queen after the death of King Edward VI. However, her reign was short-lived, as Mary I sought to reclaim the throne. Lady Jane was imprisoned and ultimately sentenced to death for treason. On the day of her execution, Lady Jane faced her fate with composure. She was beheaded at the Tower of London, and her death marked a significant moment in English history. Her tragic story reflects the turbulent political landscape of the time and the dangers of ambition.