The infamous Titus Oates whips up anti-Catholic sentiment by concocting fictitious treasons. Lord Shaftesbury has bigger plans: to legitimize the Duke of Monmouth and supplant the Duke of York's succession. Sidney Godolphin mourns the death of his wife in childbirth, while John continues to rise in favor for his military advice, and Sarah adjusts to marriage to a high-ranking, but poorly paid, soldier. watch
Mary II and William III ascend the throne jointly, with Mary insuring that her husband will remain king even after her death. Deposed King James makes trouble in Ireland, but William dispatches Dutch officers, to John's chagrin. Parliament grants Princess Anne an income independent of her sister, which riles the queen. The Churchills' loyalty to Anne causes them to lose influence at court. watch
The infamous Titus Oates whips up anti-Catholic sentiment by concocting fictitious treasons. Lord Shaftesbury has bigger plans: to legitimize the Duke of Monmouth and supplant the Duke of York's succession. Sidney Godolphin mourns the death of his wife in childbirth, while John continues to rise in favor for his military advice, and Sarah adjusts to marriage to a high-ranking, but poorly paid, soldier. watch