Jacobite Court in exile

The Jacobite Court in exile was a symbolic government led by supporters of James II of England and his descendants after they lost the throne in 1688. Based primarily in France, especially at the Palace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, it functioned as a political and cultural hub for Jacobites — those loyal to the Stuarts. While it had no official power in Britain, it aimed to rally support to restore the monarchy. The court represented the ongoing conflict between supporters of the Catholic Stuart line and the reigning Protestant monarchy, influencing political and cultural movements during the 17th and 18th centuries.