King William III and Queen Mary II (1689 - 1702) Portraits by Godfrey Kneller

In 1689, William and Mary had a joint reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and the Dutch Prince of Orange. When William and Mary came into charge, taking an oath of allegiance was required. My husband and I were loyal to the Catholic Stuart Court, instead of conforming to our new rulers’ Protestant ways. We refused to take the oath, costing my husband his government position and causing him to flee from the public permanently.

Royal Family History. King William III and Queen Mary II (1689 - 1702). Undated. Web.