THE MAID WHO RESTORED THE MONARCHY.

ALBEMARLE, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670; CHARLES II, King of England, 1630-1685; BRITISH monarchy; BRITISH history; CROMWELL, Oliver, 1599-1658

The article discusses the story of how English soldier George Monck and his wife Anne, a laundry maid and daughter of a blacksmith, helped restore the monarchy of England under King Charles II in 1659. Topics include how George met Anne and became his wife, his becoming the officer in charge of the Scottish army, the couple's loyalty and support for the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth Oliver Cromwell, and their appointment as duke and duchess of Albemarle after the restoration.