Following the theme of who is commemorated by a statue and who is not we can compare two royal invaders. In 1685 James, Duke of Monmouth, illegitimate son of King Charles II landed at Lyme Regis in Dorset at the start of his unsuccessful attempt to depose and replace his uncle, King James II. This attempt ended with Monmouth’s defeat, capture and execution.
Three years later in 1688 William, Prince of Orange, son in law of James II, landed at Brixham in Devon at the start of his successful invasion. This culminated in his coronation as William III whilst James II fled to France. The following year William defeated James at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, an event commemorated by the Orange Day parades held each year.
So who has a statue to commemorate their landing?
The answer is William, shown on the quayside in Brixham. His statue was funded by the Orange Order of England and if you want to know why then read the inscription on the pedestal for a clue.
Two royal invaders but only one statue
Following the theme of who is commemorated by a statue and who is not we can compare two royal invaders. In 1685 James, Duke of Monmouth, illegitimate son of King Charles II landed at Lyme Regis in Dorset at the start of his unsuccessful attempt to depose and replace his uncle, King James II. This attempt ended with Monmouth’s defeat, capture and execution.
Three years later in 1688 William, Prince of Orange, son in law of James II, landed at Brixham in Devon at the start of his successful invasion. This culminated in his coronation as William III whilst James II fled to France. The following year William defeated James at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, an event commemorated by the Orange Day parades held each year.
So who has a statue to commemorate their landing?
The answer is William, shown on the quayside in Brixham. His statue was funded by the Orange Order of England and if you want to know why then read the inscription on the pedestal for a clue.