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London was now under [[Martial Law]] of the [[Dutch States Army|Dutch Army]] {{sfn|Arblaster|2018|page=170}} The largest Dutch regiments were stationed in [[Woolwich]], [[Kensington]], [[Chelsea, London|Chelsea]], [[Paddington]], and [[Richmond]]. Given the Dutch military occupation of London, numerous Dutch individuals migrated to or remained in [[England]] during this period.{{sfn|Sönmez|2015|page=47}} On December 17, William spent the night at Sion House, situated across the Thames from Kew. On December 18, he traveled to London in a carriage. Subsequently, there were loud acclamations from large numbers of people of various ranks, bells ringing throughout, and enthusiastic crowds displaying orange ribbons and waving sticks adorned with oranges. He proceeded through [[Knightsbridge]] along a two-mile-long route lined with [[Dutch Blue Guards]]. To avoid much of the crowd, William opted for a shortcut from [[Knightsbridge]] through [[St. James]] Park, eventually entering [[Whitehall Palace]].{{sfn|Barone|2007|page=195}} While King James was initially instructed to go to [[Rochester]] on December 22, he discreetly exited through a backdoor, which William ordered to be left unguarded. He then boarded a boat that transported him to France. He took residence in the palace at [[St. Germain-en-Laye]], where [[Louis XIV]] installed him and treated him with all due ceremony as a king.{{sfn|Barone|2007|page=195}} There was a notable increase in [[anti-Catholic sentiment]]. This sentiment gained momentum as [[Protestants]] perceived a resurgence of their influence, leading to instances where mobs openly insulted individuals adhering to the [[ Catholic faith]]. [[William III of England|William]], who opposed this escalating hostility, responded by delivering a speech in which he articulated his desire to convene a free parliament. In the speech, he emphasized the importance of preserving the [[Protestant religion]], reinstating the rights and liberties of [[England|the kingdom]], and ensuring their stability to prevent future subversion. A substantial majority of the [[House of Lords|Lords]] expressed their support through their votes.{{sfn|de Thoyras|Tindal|1762|page=167}}

In January 1689, a [[Convention Parliament (1689)|new parliament]] was elected. The newly established parliament, although formally constituted, faced limitations in its autonomy, as it accepted William as king he still made most of the descisionsdecisions, even despite the dual rulership with [[Mary II of England|Mary]], William retained a predominant share of power, with [[Mary II of England|Mary]] assuming a more submissive role.{{sfn|Israel|2003|p=130}} Initially, the populace remained relatively positive view of the Dutch soldiers. However, as the months progressed, the sentiment of the London population towards the Dutch military presence turned increasingly hostile, and discontent became apparent. William of Orange was aware of this fact. The [[anti-Dutch sentiment]] in London became particularly noticeable by April 1689, primarily attributed to the substantial presence of Dutch soldiers. This sentiment intensified to the extent that by the summer, it evolved into a significant political factor in its own right.{{sfn|Israel|2003|p=129}}The populace, apprehensive of Dutch soldiers, started oppossing their presence, deeming them a "Terrible pair of Dutch Whiskers.", Many expressed a desire for the return of expelled English soldiers. However, a considerable number of English individuals maintained a favorable view of the Dutch and immigrants, appreciating them as skilled artisans and laborers. The Dutch played a massive role in London now.

There is little to none sources available of Dutch interactions with the local people, and its been told that '' {{blockquote|"since the early eighteenth century, a thick wall of silence has descended over the Dutch occupation of London 1688-90"{{sfn|Sönmez|2015|page=47}}, and }}[[Jonathan Israel]] says,: {{blockquote|"the whole business came to seem so improbable that by common consent, scholarly and popular, it was simply erased from the record"<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://moonworldhistory.weebly.com/1688.html|title=The 1688 invasion of Britain that's been erased from history |date=2008-04-18 |last=Rennel |first=Tony}}</ref>}}