William and Mary have made it to the top job but that will not bring happiness. If fact it will make them both pretty miserable. The Scotties will have a bit of a rebellion but the action is in Ireland which William needs to take.
We’re off to glory with regime change in England. William of Orange will line up against his Uncle and Father in Law the magnificent King James 2 of England and 7 of Scotland.
You know it can. King James can’t cop a break. It would be oh so easy if he would just convert but that would make god cross. What’s a William to do?
We’re over James so William of Orange will come sailing in. Plus Princess Anne will get married. Nice Danish lad. Here’s a picture of William and Mary. William must have been standing on something to make it look like he’s as tall as she is.
However did this stuff work? Wonder no more.
James thinks religious toleration would be a great idea. The English think that religious toleration means a Catholic take over and the murdering of English Protestants. They don’t want it. No. At least Titus Oates will get what’s coming for him.
A brand new king for us so we’ll get his back story. We’ll get him on the big chair then parliament will actually vote some money for him. That’s great and we’re off to a good start. But can it last? Here’s a picture of his second missus – Queen Mary of Moderna.
Charles is dead but what happened to the Angels? Did Queen Catharine live happily ever after? Did the regicides in America get away and where did Henry Jermyn end up? Yes, lots of bits and pieces to tidy away before we move on to our next glorious king. Here’s a picture of James Duke of York, Anne Hyde and the kiddies Mary and Anne.
We all have to go sometime and for Charles, time is up. No big fancy tomb for Charles, just a hole in the ground.
Yes, it can’t be good news. But we will get to meet another brainiac, John Locke. It is his political philosophy that will be the basis for the US constitution and it’s pretty good – if implemented correctly and updated from time to time. Here’s a picture of 2 brothers – Chuck and Jimmy
English History Fact and Fiction Podcast 