The Act of Settlement 1701

The Act of Settlement 1701 was a British law aimed at determining the line of succession to the English throne. It was established to ensure that only Protestant descendants of Mary, Queen of Scots, could inherit the crown, thereby excluding Catholics. This Act was significant in promoting Protestantism in Britain and stabilizing the monarchy after the Glorious Revolution. It also stipulated that if the monarch were to leave the throne, the next in line would be chosen based on this specific Protestant lineage, shaping the future of the British royal family and its governance.