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Oct 21, 2023 · See the best photos of future kings and queens pictured on their 18th birthday, including the Prince of Wales and Princess Catharina-Amalia
Jun 21, 2024 · Take a look at the best photos of Prince William so far, from his childhood with Princess Diana and Prince Charles, to his marriage and family life with Kate Middleton
- Quick Facts: William III/II
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- Who Were William and Mary?
- Mary’s Childhood
- William’s Childhood
- William and Mary Married
- Glorious Revolution
- Reign
- Their Legacy
Born: 4th November, 1650, The Hague, Dutch Republic Died: 8th March 1702 (aged 51), Kensington Palace, England Reign: 1689- 6th March 1702 Parents: Mary, Princess Royal and William II Prince of Orange Predecessor: James II/VII (father in law) Successor: Anne (sister in law) Spouse: Mary II (co-ruler) Children: none Royal House: Stuart, through marr...
Born: 30th April 1662, St James’ Palace, London Died: 28th December 1694, Kensington Palace, London Reign: 1689 – 28th December 1694 Parents: James II/VII and Anne Hyde Predecessor: James II/VII (father) Successor: Anne (sister) Spouse: William III/II (co-ruler) Children: none Royal House: Stuart Image: Mary II After declaring that James II/VII had...
On their coronation, William became William III of England and Ireland and II of Scotland and Mary, Mary II of England, Ireland and Scotland. The pair were cousins as well as spouses and were related through the Stuart line of British monarchs. William, who was also widely known as William of Orange was the sovereign prince of Orange from birth, th...
Mary is the oldest surviving child of James II/VII, who at the time was the Duke of York, and Anne Hyde, his first wife. At the time of her birth at St James’ Palace, London, her uncle was king following the restoration of the English monarchy. Her maternal grandfather, Edward Hyde was the first Earl of Clarendon and the Chief Advisor to King Charl...
William was born in The Hague in the Dutch Republic and was the only son of William II Prince of Orange and Mary, Princess Royal, the sister of Charles II and James II/VII.Eight days before his birth, his father died of small pox, automatically making him the sovereign Prince of Orange. His father’s will was unsigned at the time of his death and so...
While Mary was distressed at the idea of marrying her cousin, William was keen on the match, believing that he could use it to move up the line of succession and have a better claim on Charles’ kingdoms. Such a position would be strategically beneficial for him in his ongoing conflict with the French. For Charles, and eventually his brother James, ...
Charles II died without legitimate children, leaving James to ascend him as James II of England and Ireland and VII of Scotland. Records show that Mary was apparently playing cards when she heard that her father had been crowned and that she was the new heir presumptive. James’ reign was beset with religious issues, mainly because of his controvers...
The Convention Parliament claimed that as James had fled, he had effectively abdicated, leaving the throne vacant. The Bill of Rights that was issued after securing the agreement of William and Mary to rule made them joint sovereigns, something only done once before for Mary I and her husband, Prince Philip of Spain. In that instance, Philip could ...
William and Mary left a lasting impression on the kingdoms. William undoubtedly was a huge influence on the Unionists in Ireland and was the only member of the House of Orange to reign over England. Throughout his life, William appeared to be concerned with opposing Louis of France’s plans for European expansion and claiming his uncle’s lands in th...
Jun 21, 2017 · Prince William, Prince of Wales poses for pictures as he speaks to members of the public upon her arrival in Burghead, in Moray, Scotland for a visit of the charity Outfit Moray, on Nov. 2,...
Jan 16, 2020 · Portrait of Prince William, wearing a jacket over a Union Jack vest emblazoned with the words 'Groovy Baby,' at Eton College to commemorate turning 18. The Image was shot at Eton, Berkshire, in...
Sitter associated with 97 portraits. The eldest daughter of James, Duke of York, later James II, and Anne Hyde. Mary married the Dutch prince William of Orange at St James's Palace in 1677, and returned with him to The Netherlands.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Proud new parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, present their first child - a new baby boy - to the world's media outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London.
