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It was the only interregnum since 1066 and it was called the Commonwealth. Cromwell declared himself Protector of the Realm.
On his death, the title passed to his son Richard (Tumbledown Dick) who was clearly incapable of the job, and retired abroad.
King Charles II returned to London in 1660, and the public were glad to see him back.
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