She Wasn’t Even Close To Being Queen
Anne’s birth did not position her as an immediate contender for the throne. As the daughter of James, Duke of York (Charles II’s brother), and his first wife, Anne Hyde, she lacked a direct line to the ruling monarch. Furthermore, she was not the first-born child of her uncle, Charles II.
Anne’s ascent to the throne was an unexpected and arduous journey, marked by the sidelining of rivals and unforeseen twists in the game of thrones. Her eventual rise to power defied initial expectations and reshaped the course of English history.
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