On June 14, 1690, William of Orange, King of Holland and recently declared King of England, arrived in Belfast with his fleet. This arrival marked a pivotal moment in the Williamite War in Ireland. William, invited by Protestant nobility concerned about a Catholic heir to the throne, brought a formidable force of over 36,000 troops and artillery. His presence set the stage for the decisive Battle of the Boyne, which would determine the future of the British crown and significantly impact Irish history.
