The Convention Parliament convened to consolidate the changes initiated by the Glorious Revolution, which had seen William of Orange become King of England alongside his wife Mary II. The Declaration of Right, presented to William and Mary, outlined a series of grievances against King James II, including the overreach of royal power and violations of the laws and rights of the people. This Declaration served as an assertion against arbitrary rule and emphasized the rights which the people were entitled to, asserting that the monarchy existed by the consent of the governed, laying grounds for constitutional monarchy. After deliberation, the Convention Parliament adopted the Declaration on this date, incorporating it into a formal Bill of Rights. The Bill established several critical legal principles, including the prohibition of excessive bail and fines, the right to petition the monarch, and the requirement for regular parliaments, free elections, and freedom of speech within Parliament. This landmark decision fundamentally altered the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament, establishing the foundations for modern representative democracy in England by ensuring that governance would be conducted with respect to the rights of citizens.