Queen Mary II, alongside her Dutch husband William of Orange, ascended to the English throne in 1689 during the Glorious Revolution. This pivotal event marked a constitutional transformation in England, shifting power away from the monarchy and towards Parliament. As joint monarchs, Mary and William embraced Protestantism, ensuring religious tolerance and civil liberties for their subjects. Their reign also established the Bill of Rights in 1689, guaranteeing individual freedoms and limiting the sovereign's authority. The Glorious Revolution thus ushered in a new era of constitutional monarchy and parliamentary supremacy, leaving a lasting legacy on British history.
