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Robb page 267 says "From the mast-head of Den Briel the Prince’s banner streamed out defiantly bearing the legend 'Pro Religione et Libertate — Je Maintiendrai'.*

*'For Religion and Liberty — I will maintain'."

This is available for anyone to see for free at https://archive.org/details/williamoforangep0002robb/page/266/mode/2up. It does NOT say The banner read: "Pro Religione et Liberate -- Je Maintiendrai", which translated means "For Religion and Liberty -- I will maintain". Je Maintiendrai is the motto of the House of Orange-Nassau." This is a paraphrase, and so should not be in a blockquote as if it is the words of Robb. Quotations should be as in the original text, not paraphrased or rewritten. Furthermore, Robb does not show the arms. Robb does not say the coat of arms was on the banner. Robb does not say that the motto is that of the House of Orange-Nassau. On the other hand, Robb does say that another source contradicts the claim of what was on the banner, with at least one saying that it read "Pro Religione Protestante. Pro Libero Parliamento." Celia Homeford (talk) 14:56, 23 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I see no benefit from the addition of a massive, badly-sourced, badly-written, and badly-formatted footnote of barely relevant content (which is presumably why it is relegated to a footnote in the first place). DrKay (talk) 17:12, 23 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this article so english centric?

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This was a Dutch Stadholder, he also happened to become the King of England, yet topuc like “legacy” only speak about his ability in England or show British made statues. Dutch and English history should be equal here, not marginalized because Englishmen are only interested in their own country DirkjanenBert (talk) 23:43, 24 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Also King of Scotland and King of Ireland. Dimadick (talk) 12:46, 25 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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I am a little confused as to why William is referred to in this article as “William III and II”. His father was William II, Prince of Orange, so how can his son also bear the same number? 2A00:23CC:D214:101:3D70:777C:325C:6C73 (talk) 11:12, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

He's William III of England and Orange. William II of Scotland. Celia Homeford (talk) 13:53, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for that! Why is there no mention of this anywhere in the article..? 2A00:23CC:D214:101:3D70:777C:325C:6C73 (talk) 01:24, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Now added as a footnote (by another editor).[1] Celia Homeford (talk) 09:53, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]