Landing of William III
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Landing of William III
William, Prince of Orange, lands at Torbay and is greeted as the future king William III
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when William III, Prince of Orange, set foot on English soil on November 5, 1688, marking the beginning of the Glorious Revolution. The future king, dressed in military attire, steps out of his ship at Torbay, Devon, greeted by local notables and supporters who had rallied to his cause. The scene is one of excitement and anticipation, as the people of Britain looked to William to deliver them from the rule of their unpopular monarch, King James II. William's arrival was the culmination of months of planning and intrigue. Dissatisfied with James II's Catholic policies and his perceived tyranny, a group of English nobles and politicians had invited William to invade and claim the English throne. The Prince, who was married to James's daughter Mary, saw an opportunity to secure his own claim to the throne and to bring stability to a country on the brink of chaos. The successful landing at Torbay marked the beginning of a series of events that would lead to the deposition of James II and the establishment of a new, joint monarchy with William and Mary. The Glorious Revolution, as it came to be known, would have far-reaching consequences for British history, including the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and the Bill of Rights. This photograph, taken from a print by Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history. The image captures the excitement and anticipation of the crowd as they welcome their new monarch, and serves as a reminder of the complex political events that shaped the future of the country.
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