1689 Reception of William III, London

The Reception of His Royal Highnesse the Prince of Orange at his entring London, R Hooghe (1689)After his attack in England in November 1688 William III led his army to London, forcing the powerless army of Jacob II ahead. William III arrived at the gates of London on 29 December 1688. He was greeted enthousiastically by the regents and inhabitants of London. Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) who followed William III, engraved this reception in London.