On June 30, 1688, seven English noblemen—two earls, a viscount, a bishop, and three barons—sent a covert letter to William of Orange, inviting him to intervene militarily in England and promising their support in overthrowing King James II. Known to history as the “Immortal…
Read MoreWilliam III and Mary II’s joint coronation as sovereigns of Great Britain marked a pivotal moment in English history, ushering in a new era of constitutional monarchy and political stability. Their ascension to the throne in 1689 came amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the…
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