The major outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England in 1688 was the establishment of constitutional monarchy, limiting the power of the monarchy and affirming parliamentary sovereignty. This bloodless coup led to the overthrow of King James II and the ascension of William of Orange and his wife, Mary II. The revolution resulted in the Bill of Rights 1689, which guaranteed certain civil liberties, such as the right to petition and free elections, thereby laying the foundation for modern democracy in Britain and influencing democratic reforms worldwide.