This request was done through secret correspondence that had been taking place since April 1687, between them and several leading English politicians, regarding how best to counter the pro-Catholic policies of James. William later justified his invasion by the fact that he was invited, which helped to disguise the military, cultural, and political impact that the Dutch regime had on England when his reign was unpopular and he feared a popular uprising.
The request for action began in secret correspondence from April 1687 between them and several English politicians concerning measures against pro-Catholic policies of James. William justified his invasion by claiming it was invited, which helped to mask the Dutch regime's influence on England's military, cultural, and political environment when his reign was unpopular and he feared unrest.