In the days following the execution of Charles I on 30 January 1649, Parliament debated the form that any future government should take.
On 7 February, Parliament voted down the idea of continuing the monarchy and the act to abolish the office of King was formally passed on 17 March.
[1] On 8 May 1660, the Convention Parliament proclaimed Charles II to have been lawful king of England since his father's death, leading to the restoration of the monarchy.
[2] Notably, there is a lack of kingship[clarification needed] in parliamentary records.
On the other hand, Eric Porter, a lecturer of RMIT university speculates that this may have occurred due to vying interests at the time.