A New Heir to the Throne
The already tumultuous landscape of Anne’s life faced a seismic shift in June of 1688. Her stepmother gave birth to a son, James Francis Edward Stuart, altering the course of succession and leaving Anne and her sister bereft of their place in line for the throne.
The birth of a Catholic heir intensified anxieties among Anglicans, marking a disheartening chapter in Anne’s quest for political stability. Undeterred, Anne and George clung to their resilience, forging ahead despite the precarious nature of their circumstances.
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