The significance of the Glorious revolution of 1688-1689 saw the overthrowing of absolute monarchy in the country of England and the establishment of monarchy in the form of constitution. During this period, James II the dictator was removed from his throne with the help of William of Orange and her wife Mary. William of Orange took over the reigns of England and became William III of Great Britain. He ruled over England along with his wife Mary. The overthrowing of the monarchy of King James II and the establishment of constitutional monarchy came to be known as the Glorious Revolution.