William And Mary
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William and Mary refers to a period the joint sovereignty over England and Scotland of King William III and his wife Queen Mary II from 1689 to 1702. They were the only joint sovereigns in British history because 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 Mary's father, the catholic King James II, who was ousted by the Glorious Revolution of 1688. King James's actions lead to much political intrigue over the years, figuring prominently into many historical romance novels.
