James Stuart, son of James, Duke of York and his wife Anne Hyde, was born on 12th July, 1663, and was named as Duke of Cambridge and Baron of Dauntsey, a much loved and cherished prince, whilst his brother, the Duke of Kendal died in 1667, James managed to survive, and as such his survival was much applauded throughout the kingdoms, and taken as a sign of god's will being with the Stuarts. Whilst the country celebrated the survival of the Duke of Cambridge, events were on the horizon that would conspire to thrust the young Duke to the forefront of the political stage at a young age.