william iii

PEOPLE

On the surface, Mary II of England seemed like the ultimate good girl of the 17th century—but nothing could be further from the truth.

PEOPLE

You don't steal a crown without making a few enemies, and William III had more than we can count—but this disturbing king was not one to be crossed lightly.

INSTANT

William and Mary wed long before he became the last English King who won his crown by force—but their marriage had a disturbing dark side.

PEOPLE

William and Mary wed long before he became the last English King who won his crown by force—but their marriage had a disturbing dark side.



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