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King [[Charles I of England|Charles I]] was executed at the height of the [[English Civil War|English Civil war]], and the Scots proclaimed his son [[Charles II of England|Charles II]] to be the new King of England. However, the forces of [[Oliver Cromwell]] advanced into Scotland and the young Charles II was forced into exile. | King [[Charles I of England|Charles I]] was executed at the height of the [[English Civil War|English Civil war]], and the Scots proclaimed his son [[Charles II of England|Charles II]] to be the new King of England. However, the forces of [[Oliver Cromwell]] advanced into Scotland and the young Charles II was forced into exile. | ||
In the aftermath of Cromwell's death, the monarchy began to restore itself. Charles II was proclaimed king in May 1660, and set out for [[Dover]], [[Kent]], to re-enter England. After a settlement between [[Royalists (England)|Royalists | In the aftermath of Cromwell's death, the monarchy began to restore itself. Charles II was proclaimed king in May 1660, and set out for [[Dover]], [[Kent]], to re-enter England. After a settlement between [[Royalists (England)|Royalists]] and [[Roundheads|Parliamentarians]] was reached in the Parliament, on April 23, 1661, Charles II headed for [[Westminster Abbey]] to be crowned. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:52, 1 October 2023
King Charles I was executed at the height of the English Civil war, and the Scots proclaimed his son Charles II to be the new King of England. However, the forces of Oliver Cromwell advanced into Scotland and the young Charles II was forced into exile.
In the aftermath of Cromwell's death, the monarchy began to restore itself. Charles II was proclaimed king in May 1660, and set out for Dover, Kent, to re-enter England. After a settlement between Royalists and Parliamentarians was reached in the Parliament, on April 23, 1661, Charles II headed for Westminster Abbey to be crowned.