List of monarchs of England

The Kingdom of England was first unified as a state by Athelstan of Wessex. It ceased to exist as an independent kingdom following the Act of Union in 1707, when it was merged with the Kingdom of Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain.

The Stuart restoration

• Charles II (1660-1685), also King of Scots
• James II (1685-1688), also King James VII of Scots
• William III and Mary II (1689-1694), as co-monarchs, also King and Queen of Scotland
• William III (1694-1702), continued as single monarch, also King of Scotland
• Anne (1702-1707), also Queen of Scotland, then Queen of Great Britain after 1707 until her death in 1714

William III, Mary II and Anne used the style "of Scotland" rather than "of Scots".

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From 1707, the terms "King of England" and "Queen of England" are incorrect.

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Hence, this list runs up to 1707; for monarchs after that date, see List of British monarchs.

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