Read the excerpt from a book written by Jacob Abbott about Queen Elizabeth. The members of the Parliament went forth immediately to proclaim the new queen. There are two principal places where it was then customary to proclaim the English sovereigns. One of these was before the royal palace at Westminster, and the other in the city of London.

What is the purpose of this excerpt?

A. to inform readers about information relating to Queen Elizabeth
B. to persuade readers that Queen Elizabeth was a worthy sovereign
C. to entertain readers with exciting tales of royal intrigue
D. to describe for readers the intricate details of the palace at Westminster