An intriguing portrait believed by some to be of England’s ill-fated queen, Lady Jane Grey, could be the only one painted during her lifetime, research suggests — but not everyone is convinced.

Researchers believe they may have identified the only known portrait of Lady Jane Grey, the so-called “Nine Days Queen,” painted before her death.

Research by the charity English Heritage suggests it may have found a portrait of England's shortest-reigning queen Lady Jane Grey.

New research from English Heritage and the Courtauld Institute of Art has provided “compelling evidence in favour of confirming” that a mysterious portrait depicts the “nine-day queen”. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.