William And Mary
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William and Mary refers to the joint sovereignty over England and Scotland of King William III and his wife Queen Mary II. They were the only joint sovereigns in British history (traditionally, the spouse of a monarch is considered a "consort" with no real powers). Mary died in 1694 and William died in 1702. They replaced King James II -- who, according to history, fled the country. James's actions lead to much political intrigue over the years, figuring prominently into many historical romance novels.
