In the first article on the career of Richard Lane’s son, we led up to King Charles II’s invasion of England to restore his throne, and how his new Groom, Richard Lane (the younger), likely joined him in Scotland around the time of his coronation there in January 1651. Of course, the throne the young king really had his eye on was that of England. And the Scottish army now under his command was his means to that end…
Category: Lane’s service in the monarchy of Charles I and II
The story of Sir Richard Lane’s evolving and ultimately tragic service to Kings Charles I and II
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Passing of the Torch: The Service of Richard Lane the Younger to the King
My research into Richard Lane’s son has been far more successful than I dared hope. What was to have been one article has become four, revealing a fascinating story of survival, drama and ultimate vindication of his exiled father, Sir Richard Lane. (more…)
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