A proclamation. Although it can no way be doubted, but that his majesties right and title to his crowns and kingdoms, is, and was every way compleated by the death of his most royal father of glorious memory, without the ceremony or solemnity of a proclamation, yet since proclamations in such cases have always been used, to the end that all good subjects might upon this occasion testifie their duty and respect; ...

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Title from caption and opening lines of text.

"Though the Kings right was complete by his father's death, yet since 'armed violence' has deprived them of the opportunity hitherto, the Lords and Commons, with the Lord Mayor, &c., of London and others, proclaim that the kingdome came to him on his father's death, and that he is King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, &c." -- Cf. Steele.

At end: "Tuesday May 8, 1660. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this proclamation be forthwith printed and published. Will: Jessop Clerk of the Commons House of Parliament.".

Arms 23; Steele notation: Majesties since Ob-.

English short title catalogue, R211887

Wing (2nd ed., 1994), E2190

Thomason, 669.f.25[11]

Steele, 3190

Goldsmith-Kress, 1499

Electronic reproduction: Wellington, N.Z.: National Library of New Zealand, 2023.

Electronic reproduction of Alexander Turnbull Library Rare Book copy.