Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I was born to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, setting the stage for her future reign.

Henry VIII restored Elizabeth to the line of succession via the Third Succession Act.

Edward VI died, leading to a brief reign by Lady Jane Grey before Mary I took the throne.

Elizabeth was implicated in Wyatt's Rebellion, aimed at overthrowing Mary I, and was imprisoned in the Tower of London.

Mary I died, and Elizabeth succeeded her to the throne.