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Show British Moaarca's Till . James I wished to om the title of "King of Great Britain'' Instead of "King of England and Scotland.' and eren went o fur at to have It placed on lilt coins. In 100-4 he asked pur llament to consent to (lie new title , but fears were expressed lest the Ihws and liberties of England might be Jeopardized and the commons urged that some agreement as to the terms of onion precede assumption of the tit la James finally yielded to the advice of his minister. Robert Cecil, and the change was deferred The title did not receive parllnmen far sanction until the Act of Colon. 1707. |