The Crown of Ireland Act 1542 is an act of the Parliament of Ireland passed on 18 June 1542, which created the title of "King of Ireland" for monarchs of England and their successors; previous monarch
William III of England, the Duke of Schomberg and Pope Innocent XI
Monarchical systems of government have existed in Ireland from ancient times. This continued in all of Ireland until 1949, when the Republic of Ireland Act removed most of Ireland's residual ties to t
Seal of Henry III, with text Dominus Hybernie, "Lord of Ireland."
Grave marker of Edward Bruce who claimed the title of High King between 1315 and 1318; he is described as "King of Ireland."
Henry VIII claimed the title "King of Ireland" in 1542.