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Proclamation at the Mercat Cross
- When
- 5 February 1649
- Where
- Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
- Part of
- Declaration of Charles II
The Covenanter Parliament proclaimed Charles II King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland in Edinburgh.
On 5 February 1649, the Covenanter Parliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II as King at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. This proclamation recognized his claim to the throne of Great Britain, France, and Ireland. However, the Parliament imposed a condition that he must establish Presbyterianism as the state religion in all three kingdoms before being allowed to enter Scotland.
Sources
- Charles II of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13
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