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After Cromwell's death, the monarchy was restored in 1660 under Charles I's eldest son, Charles II. Charles II. On the day of Charles II death, 6 February 1685, the line of succession to the English and Scottish thrones was: Prince James, Duke of York, (b. 1633) Charles II's brother; Princess Mary of Orange, (b. 1662) Prince James's 1st daughter