Restoration of Charles II

The Restoration of Charles II in 1660 was the event that marked the return of the monarchy in England after a period of republican rule under Oliver Cromwell. Following years of political upheaval and civil war, the monarchy was restored when Charles II, son of King Charles I, was invited to reclaim the throne. This shift brought a change in government, re-establishing the monarchy, the Church of England, and a more stable political system. It signified the end of the republican era and a return to traditional royal authority, influencing England’s political and cultural life for years to come.