Parliament
Opening day of Parliament after a general election which returns a monarchist majority
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1660 in England — Page 2
Explore 141 historical events and records for England in 1660.
Historical records for England in 1660
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April
Restoration
Charles's restoration is now certain
Traditional Franchise
The Convention Parliament is chosen under the traditional county and borough franchise.
May
Convention Parliament
Holles supports the Commons vote welcoming Charles II's Declaration of Breda.
Declaration of Breda
Grenville delivers copies of the Declaration of Breda and Charles II's letters to Parliament.
Declaration of Breda
Monck receives and helps present the Declaration of Breda to the Convention Parliament.
Declaration of Breda Received
Monck helps bring the Declaration of Breda before Parliament as the Restoration settlement advances.
Declaration Read
The Declaration of Breda is read to Parliament and becomes the basis for Charles II's return.
Restoration Settlement
Holles supports the Convention Parliament's move toward restoring monarchy under negotiated terms.
Restoration Vote
The Parliament Monck helped bring together votes to restore the monarchy.
Succession
Final day of the Interregnum, rule without a monarch
Convention Parliament
Annesley supports the Convention Parliament as it proclaims Charles II lawful king.
Interregnum
The Convention proclaimed Charles II king, preparing the formal Restoration.
King Proclaimed
Parliament proclaims that Charles II has been lawful king since the execution of Charles I.
Proclamation
Proclaimed king in London by the Convention Parliament.
Proclamation of Charles II
Monck's political settlement enables Parliament to proclaim Charles II king.
Embarkation
Charles II leaves the Dutch Republic aboard the English fleet for his return to England.
Charles II Arrival
Receives Charles II at Dover and helps secure the public return of the monarchy.
Landing
Lands at Dover on his return from exile.
Restoration
Welcomes Charles II at Dover and presents his sheathed sword to the restored king.
Return from Exile
James Duke of York returns with Charles II during the Restoration landing at Dover.
Return of Charles II
Charles II lands at Dover and is received by Monck before returning to London.
Royal Return
Montagu helps deliver Charles II safely to Dover at the start of the restored monarchy.
Entry into Canterbury
Charles II is received on the road to London after landing at Dover.
Declaration of Oak Apple Day
Marks the day Charles returns to London as well as his birthday
Declaration of Oak Apple Day
Made a day of annual thanksgiving with a special service in the Book of Common Prayer
Entry
Enters London in triumph on his thirtieth birthday.
Interregnum
Charles entered London on his thirtieth birthday, marking the public restoration of monarchy.
Restoration Entry
Charles II enters London in triumph as monarchy is publicly restored.
Exile of Charles II
Charles boards Parliament's flagship, the Naseby, & returns to reclaim his kingdom
Fleet to Holland
Montagu commands the fleet sent to bring Charles II home from exile.
Restoration Correspondence
Morice helps manage correspondence between Monck, Parliament and Charles II during the Restoration.
June
Lord Deputy of Ireland
Appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland as part of the Restoration settlement.
July
Creation as Duke
Charles II rewards Monck by creating him Duke of Albemarle.
Duke of Albemarle
Charles II raises George Monck to the dukedom of Albemarle for his role in the Restoration.
Earl of Sandwich
Charles II rewards Edward Montagu with the earldom of Sandwich after the royal return.
Birth of Charles Talbot
Birth of Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, only son of the 11th Earl of Shrewsbury and his second wife, formerly Lady Anne-Marie Brudenell, a daughter of Second Earl of Cardigan
Privy Council
Joins the Privy Council as one of the leading figures rewarded by Charles II.
August
Milton
Charles II orders the suppression of pamphlets written by John Milton
Milton
Charles II orders the suppression of pamphlets written by John Milton
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