Though both England and Scotland recognised Anne as their queen, only the Parliament of England had settled on Sophia, Princess-Electress of Hanover, as the heir presumptive. The Parliament of Scotland (the Estates) had not formally settled the succession question for the Scottish throne. In 1703, the Estates passed a bill declaring that their selection for […]
September 18, 1714: King George I of Great Britain arrived in England. Part II.
September 18, 1714: King George I of Great Britain arrived in England. Part II.
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