Historical place archive

St James's Palace in History

Browse historical events and people recorded at St James's Palace in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

4 records4 event labels1 people1677–1688

Historical events in St James's Palace

1677

4 November 1677
Marriage
William III of Orange · House of Orange

William III of Orange marries Mary Stuart at St James's Palace, strengthening the dynastic connection between the House of Orange and the English royal family.

1688

20 December 1688
Peers Summoned
William III of Orange · Government of England

William III of Orange summons leading peers to advise on government and the constitutional crisis following James II's departure.

21 December 1688
Meeting of the Peers
William III of Orange · Government of England

William III of Orange addresses a large meeting of peers assembled to consider how England should be governed until a national settlement is reached.

23 December 1688
Former MPs Summoned
William III of Orange · Government of England

William III of Orange summons former members of Charles II's Parliaments and representatives of the City of London to advise on calling a Convention.

Provenance

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These entries are generated from stored World History Database records whose country and place fields match England and St James's Palace. Names, dates, event labels and descriptions are reviewed and normalised as the database develops. Historical place names may not match modern administrative boundaries.

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